出任 chūrèn to take up a post
to take up a post; to start in a new job
How to remember 出任: 出 go out + 任 to trust = to take up a post.
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How it is used
- 'To take up (an official/senior post)' - 出任大使 (chūrèn dàshǐ) to become ambassador, 出任总经理.
- A formal word reserved for assuming positions of some rank; you wouldn't use it for an ordinary job.