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손뼉치다

"clap"

Korean word for clap

Gestures

Body language and gesture vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

손뼉치다[sonppyeokchi·da]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
  • "pp" is a tense, unaspirated "p"

English Translation

clap

Meaning & Usage

'손뼉치다' means 'clap' in English.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
  • 💡Body language and gesture vocabulary
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
In Korea, you do clap like this.
Intermediate
clap has a special meaning in Korea.
Advanced
The meaning of clap can differ by country, so caution is needed.
Master
Understanding the cultural context of clap enables smooth communication through gestures alone.
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