前任 (qián rèn) — predecessor (in a job or position); ex (former spouse or partner)
Definition
前任 pairs naturally with 现任 ('current'): the former holder of a role or a person's ex-partner. Unlike 前辈 (a respected senior in a field), 前任 refers to whoever held the post or relationship before — not a mentor.
noun
predecessor (in a job or position)ex (former spouse or partner)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 前任。Gōng sī de qián rèn zǒng cái yǐ jīng tuì xiū le.The former CEO of the company has retired.
- 前任。Tā zài jiē shàng yù jiàn le tā de qián rèn.She ran into her ex on the street.
- 前任。Xiàn rèn lǎo bǎn bǐ qián rèn hǎo de duō.The current boss is much better than the predecessor.
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