Definition

1. Verb:
   • To succeed to the throne; to ascend to the throne: The action of inheriting the position of monarch (king, queen, emperor) from a predecessor, typically upon their death or abdication. This is a formal and historical term.
   • To take over (a high position, especially a throne): To assume a position of supreme power or leadership in a hereditary system.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Vị hoàng tử trẻ đã kế vị ngai vàng sau khi vua cha băng hà. (The young prince succeeded to the throne after his father the king passed away.)
  • Theo truyền thống, người con trai cả sẽ kế vị. (Traditionally, the eldest son will succeed to the throne.)
  • Triều đại mới bắt đầu khi vị vua trẻ kế vị. (The new dynasty began when the young king ascended the throne.)

Advanced Usage

• "Người kế vị" (heir apparent/successor): This is a common noun phrase derived from the verb. It refers to the person designated to succeed to the throne.
  • Các cận thần đang chuẩn bị cho người kế vị. (The courtiers are preparing for the successor.)
• "Quyền kế vị" (right of succession): Refers to the legal or traditional right to inherit the throne.
  • Cuộc tranh chấp về quyền kế vị đã gây ra chiến tranh. (The dispute over the right of succession caused a war.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kế thừa (verb): To inherit (more general, can refer to property, title, or tradition, not specifically the throne).
  • Anh ấy kế thừa khối tài sản khổng lồ. (He inherited a vast fortune.)
• Kế nhiệm (verb): To succeed someone in a position (used for various official positions, e.g., president, director).
  • Ông ấy sẽ kế nhiệm chức vụ giám đốc. (He will succeed to the position of director.)
• Nối ngôi (verb): A synonym for "kế vị", meaning to inherit the throne. (Literally: to connect/continue the royal seat).

Synonyms

• Lên ngôi: To ascend the throne (emphasizes the ceremonial act of taking the throne).
• Kế ngôi: To succeed to the throne (a less common synonym).

Related Idioms/Phrases

• "Ngai vàng kế vị": The throne of succession. This phrase emphasizes the hereditary nature of the position.
  • Ngai vàng kế vị luôn là mục tiêu của nhiều âm mưu. (The hereditary throne is always the target of many plots.)

verb

1. to succeed the throne ; to take over