继位 (jì wèi) — to succeed to the throne
Definition
A formal/historical term meaning 'to succeed to the throne'. Used for monarchs ascending to power; less common than 上任 for general leadership roles.
verb
to succeed to the throne
Examples
- 继位。Tài zǐ zài huáng dì qù shì hòu jì wèi.The crown prince succeeded to the throne after the emperor died.
- ，。Tā jì le wèi zhī hòu, lì jí gǎi gé.After he succeeded to the throne, he immediately reformed.
- 继位。Lì shǐ shàng yǒu hěn duō xiōng dì zhēng duó jì wèi de gù shi.There are many stories in history of brothers fighting for the throne.
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