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손이 크다

soni keuda [소니 크다]

손이 커요 · 손이 컸어요 · 손이 큰 사람 (ㅡ drops)

to be generous (esp. with food or spending), to do things on a big scale

Example

할머니는 손이 커서 음식을 항상 많이 만드세요.

Grandma is generous, so she always makes lots of food.

Word parts

Literally 'one's hands are big.'

Good to know

Not about actual hand size; often said of someone who cooks huge portions.