前任 qiánrèn predecessor
predecessor; ex-; former; ex (spouse etc)
How to remember 前任: 前 in front + 任 to trust = predecessor.
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How it is used
- The previous holder of a role - 前任总统 (qiánrèn zǒngtǒng) the former president; 前任经理 the previous manager.
- Colloquially also 'my ex' (former partner): 我的前任 my ex.
- Contrast 现任 (xiànrèn, current) and 继任 (jìrèn, successor).