Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cheerleading" in Korean
“Cheerleading” in Korean is 치어리딩 (pronounced "Chieoriding").
치어리딩
Chieoriding
Usage & Context
치어리딩 is popular in Korean schools and professional sports teams. Korean baseball and basketball games are famous for their energetic cheerleading performances. University cheerleading teams compete in national competitions with elaborate routines.
Example Sentence
야구장에서 치어리더들의 응원이 정말 신났어요.
The cheerleaders cheering at the baseball stadium was really exciting.
How to use 치어리딩 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cheerleading” is 치어리딩, romanized as Chieoriding.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'chi-eo-ri-ding' — loanword. 'chi' like 'chee', 'eo' like 'uh', 'ri' with a light 'r' like 'ree', 'ding' clear.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
응원
eungwon
the broader native term for cheering/rooting — used more than the loanword in daily speech
More Example Sentences
university freshman
치어리딩 동아리에 가입했어요.
I joined the cheerleading club.
KBO game commentary
치어리딩 공연이 야구 경기 하이라이트예요.
The cheerleading performance is the highlight of the baseball game.
describing training
치어리딩 대회에 나갈 준비 중이에요.
I'm preparing to compete in a cheerleading competition.
Cultural Context
치어리딩 refers to the choreographed performance style, while Korean baseball's famous energetic crowd cheers are called '응원' — organized group chants led by a '응원단장' (cheer leader). Korean baseball cheerleaders are celebrities in their own right with large fanbases, and their dances often go viral on social media.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
치어리더가 멋있어요.
The cheerleader is awesome.
응원 열기가 뜨거워요.
The cheering energy is hot.
치어리딩 공연을 봤어요.
I watched a cheerleading performance.
Related Expressions
응원
eungwon
cheering/rooting
치어리더
chieorideo
cheerleader
응원단
eungwondan
cheer squad
응원가
eungwon-ga
cheer song
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