前任

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HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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successor

successor (in a position)

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ex-wife

former husband

ex-husband

前任 + noun is uncommon; it stands alone as 'ex' (我的前任) or in fixed terms like 前任男友/女友.

前任 usually refers to a former romantic partner; for former job holder, 前任 is possible but 前… is more common (e.g., 前总统).

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我的前任工作压力很大。

My predecessor's job was very stressful.

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