就任 (jiù rèn) — to take office, to assume a post
Definition
就任 is a formal written word for assuming a post, often used with an official title. Compared to 上任, it emphasizes the act of entering office rather than the role itself.
verb
to take officeto assume a post
Examples
- 就任。Tā jiù rèn zǒng tǒng hòu lì jí tuī xíng gǎi gé.He immediately pushed for reforms after taking office as president.
- 就任。Xīn bù zhǎng jiāng yú xià zhōu yī jiù rèn.The new minister will assume office next Monday.
- 就任。Zhè wèi jiào shòu jiù rèn xì zhǔ rèn yǐ yǒu wǔ nián.This professor has been the department head for five years.
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