Definitions
- 1. mission
- 2. long-term task to which one devotes oneself
- 3. a calling
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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
1 shown他的 使命 是保护环境。
His mission is to protect the environment.
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