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继任
jìrèn
Description
“继任”的意思是接替别人，担任他之前的职位或工作。
"继任" means to take over from someone else, assuming their previous position or job.
这个词常用在正式的场合，比如说新的总统或经理接替旧的。
This word is often used in formal situations, such as when a new president or manager succeeds the old one.
Meanings
继任jìrèn
to succeed to a post; to take over a position
他继任了公司的经理。
He succeeded as the company's manager.
继任jìrèn
successor; the person who takes over
大家都在讨论谁是他的继任。
Everyone is discussing who his successor is.
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Notes
- Etymology
继 (to continue/inherit) + 任 (post/duty), literally to continue in a post.
- Nuance
more formal than 接任; common for high-level positions like president or director.
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