Definition
接班人 (jiē bān rén) refers to a successor in a position, role, or leadership post — the person who takes over a job or responsibility. It contrasts with 传人 (chuán rén), which is a successor in a skill, art, or tradition (e.g., a martial arts lineage). 接班人 is used in organizational, political, or corporate contexts.
noun
successor
Examples
- 接班人。Dǒngshìzhǎng yǐjīng xuǎndìng le jiē bān rén.The chairman has already chosen the successor.
- 接班人。Zhè wèi jiē bān rén hěn yǒu lǐngdǎo nénglì.This successor has strong leadership skills.
- 接班人。Qǐyè xūyào tíqián péiyǎng jiē bān rén.Enterprises need to cultivate successors in advance.
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