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使命

shǐ mìng
个 gè 项 xiàng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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Definitions

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

Word relationships

Related words

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职责
zhí zé

duty

职责 is duty or responsibility, related to mission

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
shǐ

to make

命
mìng

life