Definition
任职 (rèn zhí) is a general verb for 'holding a post' or 'taking office', often used with a duration. It contrasts with the more formal 就职/上任/就任 (the act of assuming a post) and 在职 (the state of being employed). 上岗 is more specific to starting a particular job.
verb
to hold a postto take office
Easily confused
- 人质rén zhìsound-alikehostage
- 认知rèn zhīsound-aliketo recognize, to realize (often used as 认知到)
Examples
- 任职。Tā qùnián kāishǐ zài zhèngfǔ bùmén rèn zhí.He started to hold a post in a government department last year.
- 任职，。Tā zài zhè jiā gōngsī rèn zhí duōnián, jīngyàn fēngfù.She has held a post in this company for many years and is experienced.
- 任职。Tā rèn zhí sān nián hòu qù le guówài shēnzào.After holding the post for three years, he went abroad for further study.
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