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AI Study Notes for 就职
就职 (take office) vs 任职 (hold a position) — use 就职 when emphasizing the act of starting a new role, while 任职 focuses on the ongoing status of holding a position.
Be careful not to confuse 就职 with other similar terms like 就业, which refers to employment in a broader sense. This term is more formal and is often used in official announcements or ceremonies. Ensure correct tone usage: the first character (就) is pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone).
As an HSK 6 word, 就职 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to careers and roles, such as 职业 (profession) and 职责 (responsibility). Focus on using it in complete sentences to describe job transitions or promotions.
Learners often mistakenly use 就业 instead of 就职 when referring to taking a specific job. For instance, saying '我就就业了' should be corrected to '我就职了' to indicate assuming a position.
Pronunciation of 就职
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Component Characters
How to say to take office in Chinese
“to take office” in Chinese is就职
就职 refers to the act of taking office or assuming a post, typically in a professional or formal context. It is commonly used when someone starts a new job or position of authority, indicating their official capacity in that role.
When to use 就职
Be careful not to confuse 就职 with other similar terms like 就业, which refers to employment in a broader sense. This term is more formal and is often used in official announcements or ceremonies. Ensure correct tone usage: the first character (就) is pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone).
就职 or something close to it
就职 (take office) vs 任职 (hold a position) — use 就职 when emphasizing the act of starting a new role, while 任职 focuses on the ongoing status of holding a position.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 就业 instead of 就职 when referring to taking a specific job. For instance, saying '我就就业了' should be corrected to '我就职了' to indicate assuming a position.
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Grammar Patterns of 就职
就职 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
她走上前去从即将离职的总统手中接过了____腰带。
She arrived to receive the sash of office from the outgoing president.
Example Sentences for 就职 (5)
Frequently Asked Questions about 就职
You can say '他今天就职于新的公司' (He is starting his position at the new company today).
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