Difference between general and soldier in Korean

장군·군인

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.

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.

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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…