担任 (dān rèn) — to serve as; to hold (a position, office, or role)
Definition
担任 focuses on formally holding a post or role (担任总经理). Unlike 担当, the emphasis is on the position itself, not on the responsibility or courage involved.
verb
to serve asto hold (a position, office, or role)
Examples
- 担任。Tā dān rèn gōng sī de zǒng jīng lǐ.He serves as the general manager of the company.
- 担任？Shuí néng dān rèn zhè ge zhí wèi?Who can hold this position?
- 担任。Tā céng jīng dān rèn guò xiào zhǎng.She once served as the school principal.
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