聘请

pìn qǐng

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to engage
2. to hire (a lawyer etc)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 解雇 jiě gù 解雇 jiě gù to fire 指停止雇用: to fire

Related words

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• 招聘 zhāo pìn 招聘 zhāo pìn to invite applications for a job 指公开招收人员: to invite applications for a job

Synonyms

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• 雇佣 gù yōng 雇佣 gù yōng to employ 指正式雇用人员: to employ
• 聘任 pìn rèn 聘任 pìn rèn to appoint (to a position) 常指聘请担任职务: to appoint (to a position)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 聘请 for hiring in a general sense; 雇佣 or 招聘 are more common for regular jobs.

Formality

聘请 is a formal term, often used for professionals or positions of responsibility.

Example Sentences

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我们决定 聘请 一位新律师。

We decided to hire a new lawyer.

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Words Containing 聘请

• 高薪聘请 高薪聘请 gāo xīn pìn qǐng: to hire at a high salary

Child Words of 聘请

• 聘 聘 pìn: to engage (a teacher etc)
• 请 请 qǐng: to ask