胜任 (shèng rèn) — to be qualified for, to be competent at (a job, position, or task)

Definition

胜任 focuses on meeting the requirements of a specific job or task — 'to be qualified/competent for' a role. It pairs naturally with 岗位/工作/任务, unlike the more general 能干 ('capable' as a trait).

verb
to be qualified forto be competent at (a job, position, or task)

Examples

  • 胜任
    Jīng guò péi xùn, tā wán quán néng shèng rèn zhè ge gǎng wèi.
    After training, he is fully qualified for this position.
  • 胜任
    Tā de néng lì hé jīng yàn zú yǐ shèng rèn zhè fèn tiǎo zhàn.
    Her ability and experience are sufficient to be up to this challenge.
  • 胜任
    Gōng sī xū yào yí gè néng shèng rèn hǎi wài yè wù de jīng lǐ.
    The company needs a manager who is competent in overseas operations.

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