This is the 3712th most frequent Korean word.
상속
Inheritance.
In this sentence, '상속' is utilized in its literal sense to indicate the act of receiving property from a deceased family member.
그는 아버지로부터 집을 상속받았다.
He inherited the house from his father.
Here, '상속' refers to the general concept or the legal framework related to inheritance.
새로운 세법은 상속에 관한 규정을 변경했다.
The new tax law changed the regulations regarding inheritance.
In this usage, '상속' is employed metaphorically to describe the passing down of intangible values or traditions among family members.