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Korean
Etymology
Sino-Korean word from 義勇, from 義 (“justice”) + 勇 (“bravery”). See also Japanese 義勇 (giyū).
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | uiyong |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | uiyong |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | ŭiyong |
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| Yale Romanization? | uyyong |
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Noun
의용 • (uiyong) (hanja 義勇)
- loyalty
- (in compounds) volunteer
- 의용함대 ― uiyonghamdae ― volunteer armada
- 의용 소방대 ― uiyong sobangdae ― volunteer fire department
- 의용병 ― uiyongbyeong ― volunteer soldier