차렷 경례
charyeot gyeongnye
The English phrase "attention bow" is translated into Korean as 차렷 경례 (charyeot gyeongnye).
What does it mean word for word?
The component 경례 (gyeongnye) literally means a salute or a formal bow.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a command context, the words are often separated by a pause and delivered as two distinct commands: first 차렷 (attention), then 경례! (bow!).
How do you pronounce it?
charyeot gyeongnye
Did you know?
- The word 차렷 is a modified version of 차려, which normally means 'to prepare' or 'to set a table'. In a military context, it evolved to mean preparing one's body and mind for a command.
- While 경례 refers to a formal bow, in modern South Korean military usage, it specifically refers to the hand salute, whereas in civilian life it refers to a bow from the waist.
- When responding to the command 차렷 경례, students in a traditional Korean setting often keep their eyes fixed forward or slightly down, as direct eye contact during the bow can be seen as aggressive.
Examples in context
- 차렷 경례를 실시한다.charyeot gyeongryereul silsilhanda.Execute attention bow.
- 모두 차렷 경례!modu charyeot gyeongrye!Everyone, attention bow!
- 차렷 경례를 하고 자리에 앉으세요.charyeot gyeongryereul hago jarie anjeuseyo.Perform the attention bow and sit down.
Example conversation
A martial arts instructor is training the students.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo준비하고 차렷 경례!junbihago charyeot gyeongrye!Get ready and attention bow!
- 지은 Ji-eun현우 선생님, 차렷 경례를 잘 했나요?hyeonu seonsaengnim, charyeot gyeongryereul jal haennayo?Teacher Hyeonu, did I do the attention bow correctly?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지은 씨, 아주 잘했어요.jieun ssi, aju jalhaesseoyo.Jieun, you did very well.
- 지은 Ji-eun감사합니다!gamsahamnida!Thank you!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 경례, 차렷, CC BY-SA 4.0.
