국왕 vs 왕: What’s the difference?
국왕·왕
국왕king
A king is a male ruler of a country in a royal family. In Korean, this word is 국왕. You often see it in history, stories, news, or when talking about a royal family.
How to say king
왕king
A king (왕) is the male ruler of a country in old times or in stories. You often see this word in fairy tales, history, and pictures of royal families. It can also be used when someone dresses like a king in play or costume.
How to say kingThe difference
국왕 is a more formal word for a king, especially in news or official writing. 왕 is the common, simple word you often hear in stories and everyday speech.
