general vs soldier in Korean

장군vs군인

general

장군general

A general (장군) is a very high-ranking leader in the army. We use this word when talking about soldiers, history, movies, or costumes. In pictures, a general often wears a special uniform with medals or a hat.

When to use general
soldier

군인soldier

A soldier is a person who works in the army. In Korean, 군인 means a soldier, and you can use it to talk about someone's job or a person you see. Soldiers often wear uniforms, so this word is common in picture vocabulary about people and clothing.

When to use soldier

How they differ

general (장군) and soldier (군인) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “general” when A general (장군) is a very high-ranking leader in the army. We use this word when talking about soldiers, history, movies, or costumes. In… Use “soldier” when A soldier is a person who works in the army. In Korean, 군인 means a soldier, and you can use it to talk about someone's job or a person yo…