Gyeongnye
경례
Korean command meaning “salute” or “bow”. In taekwondo it follows the command charyeot at the start and end of training, a match and an exercise.
Quick Facts
Term typeCommand and signal
LanguageKorean
Formcommand (imperative)
Pronunciation[gyohng-nyeh]
Alternative Namesbow, salute
Readings and romanizations
Revised Romanizationgyeongnye
McCune–Reischauerkyŏngnye
Word breakdown
敬 (경)gyeongrespect
禮 (례)ryecourtesy, greetingDefinition
Gyeongnye (경례, 敬禮) means respectful greeting. As a command it leads to bowing. In taekwondo a practitioner bows from the charyeot stance toward an opponent or teacher. The command is given at the start and end of training to the flag and instructor, and at the start and end of a match or partner exercise. In Japanese arts, rei is the counterpart.