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TOPIK 6noun

왕위

wangwi

왕위가 · 왕위를

the throne, kingship

Example

세종은 1418년에 왕위에 올랐어요.

Sejong ascended the throne in 1418.

Word parts

왕 king위 position

Literally 'king's position'.

Good to know

왕위에 오르다 means to ascend the throne; 왕위를 물려주다 means to hand it down.