Definition
使命 (shǐ mìng) refers to a mission or calling — a long-term, often noble purpose that one feels duty-bound to pursue. It is more profound and formal than 任务 (rèn wu), which simply means a task or assignment, often with a specific deadline or goal.
noun
missioncalling (a long-term task one devotes oneself to)
Easily confused
- 失明shī míngsound-aliketo become blind; to lose one's eyesight
Examples
- 使命。Shíxiàn zhège shǐ mìng shì wǒmen de gòngtóng mùbiāo.Realizing this mission is our common goal.
- 使命。Tā bǎ zìjǐ de yìshēng xiàn gěi le zhège shǐ mìng.He dedicated his whole life to this calling.
- 使命。Bǎohù huánjìng shì měi ge rén de shǐ mìng.Protecting the environment is everyone's mission.
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