任命

rèn mìng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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to appoint (to a position)

To engage or hire for a specific role.

to eliminate

To dismiss from a post, often for disciplinary reasons.

Do not confuse with 认识 (to know) or 任务 (task); they sound similar but differ in tone and meaning.

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董事会任命他为总经理。

The board of directors appointed him as general manager.

他被任命為議長。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 805814)

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certificate of appointment (to government office)

to assign

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