使命

shǐ mìng

CL 个 gè 项 xiàng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. mission
2. long-term task to which one devotes oneself
3. a calling

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 职责 zhí zé 职责 zhí zé duty 职责 is duty or responsibility, related to mission: duty

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 使命 for everyday tasks; it implies a grand purpose. 做作业不是我的使命 is odd.

Formality

使命 is formal; in casual speech, 任务 or 工作 are more common.

Example Sentences

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他的 使命 是保护环境。

His mission is to protect the environment.

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Child Words of 使命

• 使 使 shǐ: to make
• 命 命 mìng: life