担任 meaning and pronunciation

担任
Simplified word
擔任
Traditional word

担任 English definition

dān rèn
  • to hold a governmental office or post
  • to assume office of
  • to take charge of
  • to serve as

HSK level

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  • 担 (dān): to undertake; to carry; to shoulder; to take responsibility;
  • 任 (rèn): to assign; to appoint; to take up a post; office; responsibility; to let; to allow; to give free rein to; no matter (how, what etc); classifier for the number of terms served in office, post, or rank;