Korean word

장군

Pronunciation

Romanizationchanggun

Meaning

  • noungeneral

Example

장군이 부대를 지휘했다.chang gu ni pu dae reul chi hwi haet tta

The general commanded the troops.

Illustration for 장군 (general)

More examples

그의 행동은 장군으로서 적절하지 않았다.keu ui haeng dong eun chang gu neu ro seo cheok jjeol ha ji a nat tta

His conduct was inappropriate for a general.

Core concept

A senior military commander directs several units, plans operations, and leads the force from above.

Common phrases

  • 장군으로서chang gu neu ro seo

    in the role of a general

  • 장군의 역할chang gu nui yeo kal

    a general's role

Similar words

대장taejang: A top military commander who leads a large force or an entire army.
사령관saryeonggwan: A commander responsible for a particular military force or mission.
지휘관chihwigwan: A military officer who directs troops and organizes their movements.
장수changsu: A historical military leader who commands an army in old stories or records.

Definition in Korean

군대에서 여러 단위의 부대를 지휘하는 상위 계급의 군인이나 관직을 이르며, 전략적 판단과 조직 관리를 맡는 역할을 포함한다.kun dae e seo yeo reo ta nwi ui pu dae reul chi hwi ha neun sang wi kye geu bui ku ni ni na kwan ji geul i reu myeo cheol lyak jjeok pan dan gwa cho jik kwal li reul man neun yeo ka reul po ham han da

Word origin

The term is a Sino-Korean borrowing from an old Chinese military title whose parts refer to a commander and an army.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this noun stays focused on military command, while English general also commonly means broad or not specific.

Related words

  • 장군감changgungampotential generalnoun

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