TOPIK · Level 247
15 words
Korean word
수석
Pronunciation
Romanizationsuseok
Meaning
- nounchief
Example
그는 수석으로 임명되었다.keu neun su seo geu ro im myeong doe eot tta
He was appointed chief.
More examples
회의에서 수석 연구원이 결과를 요약했다.hoe ui e seo su seok yeon gu wo ni kyeol gwa reul yo ya kaet tta
At the meeting, the chief researcher summarized the results.
Core concept
The leading position in a group or competition, or the person who occupies it.
Common phrases
수석 비서su seok pi seo
chief secretary
수석 연구원su seok yeon gu won
chief researcher
수석 코치su seok ko chi
chief coach
Similar words
최고choego: The best possible quality or the most enjoyable part of an experience.
일등ildeung: The person or team ranked first among several competitors.
Definition in Korean
조직이나 행사에서 지위나 순위가 가장 높은 사람이나 그 자리를 이르는 말.cho ji gi na haeng sa e seo chi wi na su nwi ga ka jang no peun sa ra mi na keu cha ri reul i reu neun mal
Word origin
This Chinese-derived term joins the ideas of head or first and seat, creating the sense of the foremost position or its holder.
Usage tips
- A useful reading clue is that it can mark both leadership rank and first place in academic results, not just a permanent title.
Other meanings
- first placenoun
- top studentnoun
Opposites
- 꼴찌kkoljjilast placenoun
- 말단maldansubordinatenoun
Related words
- 수석비서suseokppiseochief secretarynoun
- 수석연구원suseogyeonguwonchief researchernoun