出任

chūrèn

verb HSK 7-9 #23,860

Meanings

1 to take up a post; to assume the position of

Characters

to come out; to go forth

to appoint; position

Literally 'to go forth to serve in a role.'

Examples

他出任公司总经理。

Tā chūrèn gōngsī zǒngjīnglǐ.

He took up the post of company general manager.

她被邀请出任大使。

Tā bèi yāoqǐng chūrèn dàshǐ.

She was invited to serve as ambassador.

Tips

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出任 is formal and used for significant positions — CEO, ambassador, director. You wouldn't say 出任服务员 for becoming a waiter; that would be 当 (dāng) or 担任 (dānrèn).

Stroke Order

出 chū

任 rèn