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king in Korean

king in Korean is 킹 — king means a male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.

king in Korean

킹
noun
Pronounced: king
a playing piece in chess

What does "king" mean?

  1. noun A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
    "The king was crowned in a grand ceremony at the cathedral."
  2. noun The most important or dominant person or thing in a particular field.
    "He was regarded as the undisputed king of jazz guitar."
  3. noun The most important piece in chess, which must be protected from checkmate to avoid losing the game.
    "She moved her king to safety in the corner of the board."
  4. noun A playing card ranked just below the ace, showing an image of a king.
    "He drew the king of hearts on his final turn."
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king in a sentence

  • The king was crowned in a grand ceremony at the cathedral.
  • The young prince will one day become king.
  • He was regarded as the undisputed king of jazz guitar.
  • She is the king of pastry in our town, and everyone queues for her bakery.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "king" in Korean?
"king" in Korean is 킹. king means: A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
How do you pronounce 킹?
"king" in Korean is 킹, pronounced "king".
How do you use "king" in a sentence?
Example: "The king was crowned in a grand ceremony at the cathedral." In Korean, "king" is 킹.
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