出任 (chū rèn) — to take up a post, to assume a position
Definition
Means to assume a position, often implying a new, important, or formal appointment (e.g. 出任总经理). 任职 is the broader 'to hold a post'; 就任 / 上任 stress the act of taking office.
verb
to take up a postto assume a position
Examples
- 出任。Tā chū rèn gōng sī zǒng jīng lǐ.He took up the post of general manager of the company.
- 出任？Nǐ xīn chū rèn de zhí wù shì shén me?What is the new post you have taken up?
- 出任。Tā chū rèn hòu lì jí gǎi gé le bù mén.After taking up the post, she immediately reformed the department.
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