Vocabulary
손을 뻗다
reach out one’s hand
Meaning
손을 뻗다 — An expression for extending one’s arm and hand toward something or someone.
Why this form?
손을 내밀다 (“hold out one’s hand”) often suggests offering it to someone; 손을 뻗다 focuses on physical extension.
Examples
그는 손을 뻗어 내 머리를 토닥여 준다. — He reaches out and gently pats my head.
그녀는 책을 잡으려고 손을 뻗었다. — She reached out to grab the book.