担任

擔任

dānrèn

verb HSK 4 #5,992

Meanings

1 to hold a position
2 to serve as
3 to take charge of

Characters

to carry; to shoulder

to appoint; duty; position

Shoulder + position = to take on a role or position.

Examples

她担任公司总经理。

Tā dānrèn gōngsī zǒngjīnglǐ.

She serves as the company's general manager.

他担任过班长。

Tā dānrèn guò bānzhǎng.

He once served as class monitor.

谁来担任这个职务？

Shéi lái dānrèn zhège zhíwù?

Who will take on this position?

Tips

grammar

担任 is directly followed by the position: 担任经理 (serve as manager).

Stroke Order

担 dān

任 rèn