继任 (jì rèn) — to succeed (someone in a position or role)
Definition
继任 means to take over someone's position, usually a formal role (manager, director, leader). The action itself is 继任; the person is the 继任者.
verb
to succeed (someone in a position or role)
Examples
- 继任。Tā jì rèn le dǒng shì zhǎng de zhí wù.He succeeded to the position of chairman.
- 继任。Zhè wèi xīn jīng lǐ xià ge yuè jì rèn.This new manager will take over next month.
- 继任？Shuí jiāng jì rèn tā de zhí wèi?Who will succeed him in his post?
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