现任 (xiàn rèn) — (verb) to currently hold a position; (adjective) current, incumbent; (colloquial) current (romantic partner)
Definition
现任 highlights that a person currently holds a post (e.g. 现任总统, incumbent president). Distinguish from 任 alone, which is 'to appoint' or 'to serve as', and from 现行 'currently in effect' (used for rules/policies, not people).
verb
to currently hold a position
adjective
currentincumbent(colloquial) current (romantic partner)
Examples
- 现任。。Tā xiàn rèn gōng sī de cái wù zǒng jiān. gōng sī de cái wù zǒng jiān.He currently holds the position of financial director of the company.
- 现任。xiàn rèn Zǒng tǒng jiāng yú míng nián xiè rèn.The incumbent president will step down next year.
- 现任。Tā de xiàn rèn nán yǒu shì gè wài guó rén.Her current boyfriend is a foreigner.
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