Level 4

손질

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Meaning and Usage

"손질" refers to the act of handling, caring for, or working on something with the hands, often implying careful or skillful treatment. It is commonly used for grooming, maintenance, or preparation tasks.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "손질" in contexts like hair styling (머리 손질), plant care (꽃 손질), or food preparation (고기 손질). It suggests a process that improves or maintains the condition of the object.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 머리 손질: hair styling or grooming
  • 꽃 손질: taking care of flowers
  • 고기 손질: preparing or trimming meat
  • 정기적인 손질: regular maintenance or care

Register and Nuance

"손질" is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It emphasizes the manual, careful aspect of the action rather than just any handling.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "손질" with general verbs like "하다" or "만지다". Remember, "손질" implies a purposeful, skillful action, not just touching or doing something casually.

Example Sentences

이 꽃은 정기적인 손질이 필요해요.

I kkot-eun jeonggijeogin sonjil-i pil-yohaeyo.

These flowers need regular care.

머리 손질을 잘하면 인상이 달라 보여요.

Meori sonjil-eul jalhamyeon insang-i dalla boyeoyo.

If you style your hair well, your impression changes.

고기를 손질할 때는 뼈를 조심해야 해요.

Gogi-reul sonjilhal ttaeneun ppyeoreul josimhaeya haeyo.

You have to be careful with the bones when handling meat.