担任

• 拼音: dān rèn
• 汉字拆解: 担 = 扌(hand) + 旦 (dawn, phonetic); 任 = 亻(person) + 壬 (phonetic, carry/endure)

含义

To serve as; to hold the position of; to take on a role.

A formal verb describing someone taking on or holding a specific role, position, or title. Commonly used with job titles, organisational roles, and responsibilities. More formal than 当 (to be/serve as). Often appears in official contexts and biographical descriptions.

例句

1. 她担任公司的市场部经理已经三年了。
2. 他被选为班长，担任了两个学期的职务。
3. 退休以后，他开始担任社区的志愿者。

用法指南

语境: work, official, biography

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 他担任总经理一职。(He holds the position of general manager.)
• 谁来担任这次活动的负责人？(Who will serve as the person in charge of this event?)

错误说法

• 在口语中过度使用担任 (Don't overuse 担任 in casual speech — it sounds overly formal; use 当 in everyday conversation)

起源与历史

担 (carry on shoulder/bear) + 任 (appoint/responsibility) — to shoulder an appointed responsibility.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal