Significado
To stop doing something or give up on a task.
Contexto cultural
In the competitive Korean education system, students who '손을 놓다' regarding a specific subject like Math are called '수포자' (Su-po-ja - Math abandoner). It's a common social term. The phrase reflects the communal nature of Korean farming. If one person 'lets go of their hands,' the whole village's work could be delayed, which is why it sometimes carries a nuance of irresponsibility. With the 'Quiet Quitting' trend globally, young Koreans use this phrase to describe doing the bare minimum or mentally checking out from work. Korean calligraphers and painters use the term to describe the moment they stop practicing their craft, often due to old age or a loss of 'Gi' (energy).
Use with '-아/어 버리다'
To sound more native when you're frustrated, say '손을 놓아 버렸어요.'
Not for 'dropping' things
If you drop your phone, don't use this! Use '떨어뜨리다'.
Significado
To stop doing something or give up on a task.
Use with '-아/어 버리다'
To sound more native when you're frustrated, say '손을 놓아 버렸어요.'
Not for 'dropping' things
If you drop your phone, don't use this! Use '떨어뜨리다'.
Respectful Retirement
When suggesting an elder retire, '손을 놓다' is polite and soft.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '손을 놓다'.
너무 피곤해서 하던 일을 잠시 ( ).
The context of being tired and stopping work requires '손을 놓다'.
Which situation best fits the idiom '손을 놓다'?
Choose the best scenario:
The idiom refers to stopping a task or involvement.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 왜 요즘 피아노 안 쳐? B: 공부가 너무 바빠서 피아노에서 ( ).
Quitting a hobby due to being busy is a classic use of '손을 놓다'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejercicios너무 피곤해서 하던 일을 잠시 ( ).
The context of being tired and stopping work requires '손을 놓다'.
Choose the best scenario:
The idiom refers to stopping a task or involvement.
A: 왜 요즘 피아노 안 쳐? B: 공부가 너무 바빠서 피아노에서 ( ).
Quitting a hobby due to being busy is a classic use of '손을 놓다'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasIt's rare. For relationships, we usually use '헤어지다' or '끝내다'. '손을 놓다' is mostly for tasks or work.
Not always. It can mean taking a well-deserved rest or retiring gracefully.
'포기하다' is a direct word for 'to give up.' '손을 놓다' is more idiomatic and visual.
Yes! '다이어트에서 손을 놓았다' is a very common way to say you stopped dieting.
Frases relacionadas
손을 떼다
synonymTo take one's hands off something.
손을 씻다
similarTo wash one's hands.
손을 뻗다
contrastTo reach out one's hand.
손이 비다
builds onHands are empty.
