This is the 18030th most frequent Korean word.
수석이
"수석이" translates to "top student" or "highest achiever" in English.
In this sentence, '수석' is used to mean 'top leader', referring to someone in a leading position.
그는 평생을 수석으로 살아왔다.
He has lived his whole life as a top leader.
Here, '수석' is utilized to denote 'valedictorian', the top graduate in academic achievement.
학교에서 그는 수석 졸업생이었다.
He was the valedictorian at school.
In this context, '수석' translates to 'chief', signifying someone in a primary authoritative role.