충성
chungseongmilitary salute call
In the Korean military the call that goes with a salute is 충성 (chungseong), "loyalty". The word for the salute itself is 경례 (gyeongrye).
Meaning: military salute (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 충성 | chungseong | military salute call |
| 경례 | gyeongrye | salute (the act) |
Soldiers say 충성 while raising a hand to the head when they salute an officer. A leader orders the group to salute with 경례 (gyeongrye).
What does it mean word for word?
충성 combines 충 (chung), "loyalty", and 성 (seong), "sincerity". Soldiers call it out sharply.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Civilians do not use it. Ordinary people only hear it in the military, on television and in dramas.
Did you know?
- Military service is required for most adult men in South Korea, which is why 경례 and 충성 are known to many Koreans.
Examples in context
- 충성! 신고합니다.Chungseong! Singohamnida.Salute! Reporting.
- 전체 차렷, 경례!Jeonche charyeot, gyeongrye!Everyone, attention, salute!
Example conversation
Private Moon reports to Lieutenant Jang at the barracks.
- Moon충성!Chungseong!Salute!
- Jang그래, 쉬어.Geurae, swieo.Yes, at ease.
- Moon감사합니다.Gamsahamnida.Thank you.
