就任

jiùrèn

verb HSK 7-9 #17,911

Meanings

Literally 'go to one's post.'

新总统下个月就任。

Xīn zǒngtǒng xiàgeyuè jiùrèn.

The new president will take office next month.

他就任校长已经三年了。

Tā jiùrèn xiàozhǎng yǐjīng sānnián le.

He has been in the position of principal for three years.

usage

就任 is used for taking up important positions — presidents, CEOs, principals. For starting a regular job, use 上任 (shàngrèn) or simply 入职 (rùzhí).

就 jiù

任 rèn