任务 (rèn wu) — task; assignment; mission; duty

Definition

A concrete task or assignment you're given to do (at work, in school, etc.). Heavier than 作业 (school homework); for duties and long-term roles see 责任 and 职责.

noun
taskassignmentmissionduty
Measure word · 项, 个

Examples

  • 任务
    Wǒ jīn tiān de rèn wu shì qù chāo shì mǎi dōng xī.
    My task today is to go to the supermarket to buy some things.
  • 任务
    Lǎo shī gěi wǒ men ān pái le hěn duō rèn wu.
    The teacher assigned us many tasks.
  • 任务
    Zhè shì yí xiàng fēi cháng zhòng yào de rèn wu.
    This is a very important task.

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