king

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Meaning: A male ruler of a country, typically one who inherits the position

国王,君主,大王
rey, monarca, soberano
王、国王、王者
보통 세습으로 지위를 물려받는 나라의 남성 통치자

King refers to the male monarch who rules a kingdom, usually through hereditary succession. Figuratively, it describes someone or something that is the best or most important in a category, as in 'the king of rock and roll'. In chess and cards, it's also the name of important pieces.

king指统治王国的男性君主,通常通过世袭继承。比喻性地,它描述在某一类别中最好或最重要的人或事物,如'摇滚之王'。在国际象棋和纸牌中,它也是重要棋子的名称。
King se refiere al monarca masculino que gobierna un reino, generalmente a través de sucesión hereditaria. Figurativamente, describe a alguien o algo que es el mejor o más importante en una categoría, como 'el rey del rock and roll'. En ajedrez y cartas, también es el nombre de piezas importantes.
kingは通常世襲によって王国を統治する男性君主を指します。比喩的には、「ロックンロールの王様」のように、あるカテゴリーで最高または最も重要な人や物を表します。チェスやトランプでは、重要な駒の名前でもあります。
King은 보통 세습을 통해 왕국을 다스리는 남성 군주를 가리킵니다. 비유적으로 어떤 분야에서 최고이거나 가장 중요한 사람이나 사물을 묘사할 때 쓰이며, 'the king of rock and roll(로큰롤의 왕)'이 그 예입니다. 체스와 카드에서도 중요한 말의 이름입니다.

Examples

  1. The king addressed the nation on the anniversary of his coronation.
    国王在加冕纪念日向全国发表讲话。
    El rey se dirigió a la nación en el aniversario de su coronación.
    国王は戴冠記念日に国民に向けて演説しました。
    국왕은 대관식 기념일에 국민에게 연설했습니다.
  2. Elvis Presley was known as the King of Rock and Roll.
    猫王被称为摇滚之王。
    Elvis Presley era conocido como el Rey del Rock and Roll.
    エルヴィス・プレスリーはロックンロールの王様として知られていました。
    엘비스 프레슬리는 로큰롤의 왕으로 알려져 있었습니다.
  3. In chess, protecting your king is essential.
    在国际象棋中,保护你的国王至关重要。
    En ajedrez, proteger tu rey es esencial.
    チェスでは、キングを守ることが不可欠です。
    체스에서 킹을 지키는 것은 필수적입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'cyning' meaning 'ruler of a people', from Proto-Germanic 'kuningaz', probably from 'kunją' (kin, family) — thus 'leader of the people'. Related to German 'König' and Swedish 'kung'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Old English 'cyning', related to 'kin' (family). The word originally meant 'leader of a people or tribe' before narrowing to mean a hereditary monarch.

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