走马上任 (zǒu mǎ shàng rèn) — (idiom) to take up a post, to assume office
Definition
A vivid chengyu meaning 'to ride to a post and take office' — i.e. assume a new position, often with a sense of speed or readiness. Use for officials, managers, or any formal appointment; more literary than 就职.
idiom
to take up a postto assume office
Examples
- 走马上任。Tā xià ge yuè jiù yào zǒu mǎ shàng rèn le.He will take up the post next month.
- 走马上任，。Xīn jīng lǐ zuó tiān zǒu mǎ shàng rèn, jīn tiān jiù kāi shǐ gōng zuò le.The new manager assumed office yesterday and started working today.
- 走马上任。Zhè cì zǒu mǎ shàng rèn duì tā lái shuō shì yí gè hěn dà de tiǎo zhàn.Taking up this post is a big challenge for him.
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