Definition
责任 (zérèn) means 'responsibility' or 'blame' — it's the duty or accountability you have for something, often with consequences if you fail. Unlike 任务 (rènwu 'task, assignment'), which is a concrete job to complete, 责任 is about moral or legal obligation. 职责 (zhízé) is more specific, meaning 'official duty' tied to a role or position.
noun
responsibilitydutyblame
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 责任。Měi gè rén dōu yào chéngdān zìjǐ de zé rèn.Everyone must take responsibility for their own actions.
- 责任。Zhè jiàn shì de zé rèn bú zài tā.The blame for this matter does not lie with him.
- ，责任。Chū le shìgù, lǐngdǎo yào chéngdān zhège zé rèn.When an accident happens, the leader must bear this responsibility.
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