在任 (zài rén) — (verb) to be in office, to hold a position; (noun/adjective) incumbent, current officeholder
Definition
Used for someone currently holding an office or position, often a political leader. Compare with 任职 (to hold a post, broader for any job) and 现任 (current / incumbent, used more as an adjective before a title).
verb
to be in officeto hold a position(noun/adjective) incumbentcurrent officeholder
Examples
- 在任。Zhè wèi zǒng tǒng zài rén wǔ nián le.This president has been in office for five years.
- 在任，。zài rén Qī jiān, tā tuī dòng le jiào yù gǎi gé.During his term, he promoted education reform.
- 在任。zài rén Zǒng tǒng fā biǎo le zhòng yào jiǎng huà.The incumbent president delivered an important speech.
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