Definitions
- 1. term of office
- 2. tenure (entire period in office)
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Word relationships
Related words
3 itemsto hold a post
任职 means 'hold a post' or 'be in office', related to the act of serving in a position during a 任期.
the end of fixed period in office
届满 means 'expiration of term', used when a 任期 comes to an end.
to continue in (a political) office
连任 means 're-elected' or 'serve consecutive terms', relevant when a 任期 is renewed.
Usage notes
Common mistakes
任期 refers to the fixed term length, not the act of serving. To say 'during one's term,' use 在任期内.
Example Sentences
1 shown他的 任期 还有两年。
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