差使 (chā) — to assign (a task), to dispatch (someone on an errand)
Definition
差使 (chāishi) as a verb means 'to assign / dispatch' someone to do a task — the subject (often a superior or organization) sends another person to carry something out. As a noun it can mean the errand or messenger itself.
verb
to assign (a task)to dispatch (someone on an errand)
Examples
- 差使。Lǎo bǎn chā tā qù bàn yí jiàn shì.The boss assigned him to handle a matter.
- 差使？Nǐ bèi chā dào nǎ ge bù mén le?Which department were you assigned to?
- 差使。Tā jīng cháng bèi chā qù zuò yì xiē wú liáo de gōng zuò.He often gets dispatched to do some boring tasks.
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