王位

wángwèi

noun #10,581

Meanings

1 throne
2 kingship
3 title of king

Characters

position; seat; throne

Examples

王子继承了王位。

Wángzǐ jìchéng le wángwèi.

The prince inherited the throne.

很多人为了王位争斗不休。

Hěn duō rén wèile wángwèi zhēngdòu bùxiū.

Many people fought endlessly for the throne.

Tips

usage

王位 refers specifically to a king's throne/position. For an emperor's throne, 皇位 (huángwèi) is used. 登上王位 means to ascend to the throne.

Stroke Order

王 wáng

位 wèi