충성
chungseongmilitary salute call
In Korean military settings the salute greeting is 충성 (chungseong), said together with a hand salute. The word for the act of saluting is 경례 (gyeongrye).
Meaning: military salute and its call (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 충성 | chungseong | military salute call |
| 경례 | gyeongrye | salute |
The drama Descendants of the Sun (2016) follows soldiers, so 충성 is heard often in it. Soldiers say it when they salute a superior.
What does it mean word for word?
충성 means "loyalty". The command 경례 (gyeongrye) is what a leader shouts to make a group salute.
When do people say it?
In the real military the salute is a formal sign of respect and is used between ranks, not with civilians.
Did you know?
- The Korean drama Descendants of the Sun aired on KBS in 2016 and was widely watched across Asia.
Examples in context
- 모두 경례!Modu gyeongrye!Everyone, salute!
- 중위님께 경례하겠습니다.Jungwinimkke gyeongnyehagetseumnida.I will salute the lieutenant.
Example conversation
Sergeant Kang salutes Captain Yoo at the gate of a base while Private Oh watches.
- Kang충성!Chungseong!Salute!
- Yoo수고 많다.Sugo manta.Good work.
