任期 rènqī term of office
term of office; tenure (entire period in office)
How to remember 任期: 任 to trust + 期 a period of time = term of office.
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How it is used
- Term of office - the fixed period one holds a post - 总统的任期是四年 (zǒngtǒng de rènqī shì sì nián) the president's term is four years.
- Pairs with 届满 (jièmǎn, term expires), 连任 (liánrèn, serve another term). Formal/political.
- Transparent compound: 任 (office) + 期 (period).