Definition
到任 is a verb-object compound meaning 'to assume a post' or 'to take up an official position'. It is a separable verb (离合词): the verb 到 and the noun 任 can split when you insert a time duration or other element, e.g. 到了任 ('took up the post') or 到任三天 ('three days after assuming the post'). It's used in formal or professional contexts, especially for government or managerial appointments.
v.o.
to assume a (high) postto take up an official position
Examples
- 到任。Xīn xiàozhǎng míngtiān dào rén.The new principal assumes his post tomorrow.
- 。Tā dào le rèn jiù kāishǐ gǎigé.He started reforms as soon as he took up the post.
- 到任。Zhè wèi bùzhǎng dào rén yǐjīng sān gè yuè le.This minister has been in office for three months already.
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