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任
rèn
Description
"任"常常用来说一个人做的工作或职位，也可以表示"让"或"随便"的意思。
"任" is often used to refer to a person's job or position, and can also mean "let" or "any".
它还可以放在数量前面，表示"不管多少"，比如"任你选"。
It can also be placed before a quantity to mean "no matter how many," as in "任你选" (choose as you like).
Meanings
担任dānrèn
to hold a post; to serve as
他任公司的经理。
He serves as the company's manager.
任rèn
to let; to allow (someone to do as they wish)
这些书任你看。
These books are for you to read.
任rèn
no matter (how/what); measure word for terms of office
他是第一任校长。
He is the first principal.
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Notes
- Nuance
as a verb 任 meaning 'let' is more formal than everyday 让.
- Etymology
also read rén as a surname and in place names like 任丘.
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