Korean Dictionary
How to say "Marching" in Korean
“Marching” in Korean is 행진 (pronounced "Haengjin").
행진
Haengjin
Usage & Context
Military term related to marching. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 행진에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about marching.
How to use 행진 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Marching” is 행진, romanized as Haengjin.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 행진.
Pronunciation Guide
행 (haeng) sounds like 'heng' as in 'hang' (but with a slightly softer 'h' sound). 진 (jin) sounds like 'jin' as in 'gin' (the drink). Combine them as 'Heng-jin'.
More Example Sentences
Observing a military parade
군인들이 일렬로 행진하고 있다.
Soldiers are marching in a line.
Reporting on a protest
시위대가 거리를 행진하며 구호를 외쳤다.
Protesters marched down the street, chanting slogans.
Describing a graduation ceremony
졸업생들이 졸업식장으로 행진해 들어왔다.
Graduates marched into the graduation hall.
Cultural Context
While '행진' is often associated with military parades and drills, it's also widely used for civilian marches, such as protests (시위 행진) or even ceremonial processions like school graduations. It implies an organized, often purposeful movement of people, whether for military discipline, social expression, or formal events.
Editorial note
We review entries like 행진 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
행진곡
march (music)
시위 행진
protest march
행진하다
to march (verb form)
Related Expressions
행군
haenggun
military march/trek (more strenuous)
걷다
geotda
to walk (general verb)
진군
jingun
advance/march forward (military advance)
퍼레이드
peoreideu
parade (loanword)
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