委以 (wēi) — to entrust with (a task, position, or responsibility)
Definition
A formal, written verb meaning 'to entrust with (a task or responsibility)' — used in official contexts like company or government appointments. Almost always followed by a noun such as 重任 or 使命; the person entrusted takes 以 + object.
verb
to entrust with (a task, position, or responsibility)
Examples
- 委以，。Gōng sī wēi tā zhòng rèn, fù zé hǎi wài shì chǎng.The company entrusted him with an important task, responsible for overseas markets.
- 委以。Zhèng fǔ wēi tā yí xiàng tè shū shǐ mìng.The government entrusted him with a special mission.
- 委以。Xiào zhǎng wēi tā guǎn lǐ xīn chéng lì de xué yuàn.The principal entrusted her with managing the newly established college.
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