在任

zàirèn

verb #41,231

Meanings

1 to be in office
2 incumbent / currently serving

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Examples

他在任期间推动了多项改革。

Tā zàirèn qījiān tuīdòngle duō xiàng gǎigé.

During his time in office he pushed through several reforms.

在任市长出席了开幕式。

Zàirèn shìzhǎng chūxíle kāimùshì.

The incumbent mayor attended the opening ceremony.

Tips

usage

Often appears as 在任期间 ('during one's term') or attached before a title (在任总统 incumbent president). The opposite is 卸任 (xièrèn, to step down) or 离任 (lírèn, to leave office).

Stroke Order

在 zài

任 rèn