Meanings of 兼任
By ear
Play it, then pick what 兼任 means.
About 兼任
Podcast: 兼任
Podcast: 兼任
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 兼任
兼任 (jiānrèn) vs 兼职 (jiānzhí) — use 兼任 when emphasizing holding multiple official positions, while 兼职 refers specifically to part-time work.
When using 兼任, it’s important to clarify the context, as it can imply varying degrees of commitment and responsibility. Common collocations include 兼任教师 (part-time teacher) or 兼任职位 (concurrent position). Be cautious with tones; the first tone (jiān) should be pronounced clearly to avoid confusion with similar sounding words.
Although 兼任 is not an HSK word, it connects well with HSK vocabulary related to work and roles (e.g., 工作, 职位). Students should focus on contextual usage and practice forming sentences that reflect multi-role scenarios.
Learners often confuse 兼任 with 兼职 (jiānzhí), thinking they are interchangeable. For instance, saying '我有一个兼任工作' (I have a concurrent job) instead of '我有一个兼职工作' is incorrect if referring to a part-time job specifically.
Pronunciation of 兼任
Drill the tone of 兼任, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 兼任 to you
Let me explain 兼任 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 兼任 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 兼任?
Learning Lab
Knowing 兼任 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component characters
How to say to hold several jobs at once in Chinese
“to hold several jobs at once” in Chinese is兼任
兼任 (jiān rèn) refers to the practice of holding multiple jobs or positions at the same time. Commonly used in professional contexts, it implies that an individual has concurrent responsibilities in various roles, often in part-time capacities. This term is frequently encountered in discussions of employment, educational roles, or organizational structures.
When to use 兼任
When using 兼任, it’s important to clarify the context, as it can imply varying degrees of commitment and responsibility. Common collocations include 兼任教师 (part-time teacher) or 兼任职位 (concurrent position). Be cautious with tones; the first tone (jiān) should be pronounced clearly to avoid confusion with similar sounding words.
兼任 or something close to it
兼任 (jiānrèn) vs 兼职 (jiānzhí) — use 兼任 when emphasizing holding multiple official positions, while 兼职 refers specifically to part-time work.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 兼任 with 兼职 (jiānzhí), thinking they are interchangeable. For instance, saying '我有一个兼任工作' (I have a concurrent job) instead of '我有一个兼职工作' is incorrect if referring to a part-time job specifically.
Write 兼任
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 兼任 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 兼任?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Cultural Notes for 兼任
In Western cultures, it is common to have side jobs, but they are often viewed separately from one's main career, while in China,兼任 reflects a more integrated approach to multiple roles.
Frequently asked questions about 兼任
Yes, but it is more commonly used in professional contexts.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 兼任?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.