就任

jiùrèn

verb HSK 7-9 #17,911

Meanings

1 to take office; to assume a post

Characters

to go to; to take up

post; appointment; duty

Literally 'go to one's post.'

Examples

HSK 2

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.

HSK 4

新总统下个月就任。

Xīn zǒngtǒng xiàgeyuè jiùrèn.

The new president will take office next month.

Tips

usage

就任 is used for taking up important positions - presidents, CEOs, principals. For starting a regular job, use 上任 or simply 入职.

Stroke Order

就 jiù

任 rèn