seize the throne
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- 1 seize the throne、usurp the throne、fight for the throne
This means to seize or try to seize the throne from a king or rightful heir. It is a serious, historical or literary expression used for struggles over royal power.
seize the throne、usurp the throne、fight for the throne
To seize, or attempt to seize, royal power or the throne, often through force, intrigue, or rebellion.
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ขุนนางบางคนคิดจะชิงราชสมบัติ khǔnnaaŋ baaŋ khon khít cà chiŋ râatchásǒmbàt Some nobles planned to seize the throne. ขุนนางบางคนคิดจะชิงราชสมบัติ details
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เจ้าชายสองพระองค์ชิงราชสมบัติกัน câw chaay sɔ̌ɔŋ phráoŋ chiŋ râatchásǒmbàt kan The two princes fought each other for the throne. เจ้าชายสองพระองค์ชิงราชสมบัติกัน details
Learning notes
Explanation
ชิงราชสมบัติ is made from ชิง, meaning to seize or compete to take something, and ราชสมบัติ, meaning the throne or royal power. In this expression, สมบัติ does not mean ordinary property; it refers to the king’s position and authority. The phrase is formal and mostly used in historical, political, or literary contexts.
Usage
Use this for royal succession struggles, rebellions against a king, palace intrigue, or attempts to overthrow a ruler and take the throne. It fits historical writing, period dramas, novels, myths, and legends.
Caution
Do not normally use this for workplace promotions, elections, or ordinary leadership contests. Use expressions like ชิงตำแหน่ง or แย่งอำนาจ instead.