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职位 (zhíwèi) - use 职务 for a broader sense of duties within a role, while 职位 typically emphasizes the specific title or rank.
Be cautious about using 职务 in informal contexts, as it is more suited to formal or professional discussions. Common collocations include 职务描述 (job description) and 职务晋升 (job promotion). Ensure to use the correct tone for clarity, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 职务 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to employment and organizational structure, such as 职责 (responsibility) and 任职 (to hold a post). Focus on using it in sentences that describe roles in your career or workplace.
Learners often confuse 职务 with 职责, using them interchangeably, but remember that 职务 is about the position itself, while 职责 refers to the duties. For example, saying '我的职责是经理' (My duty is manager) is incorrect; it should be '我的职务是经理'.
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How to say post in Chinese
“post” in Chinese is职务
职务 (zhí wù) refers to a person's post or position within an organization, often implying specific duties or responsibilities associated with that role. It is commonly used in professional contexts to describe job titles or roles within companies or institutions.
When to use 职务
Be cautious about using 职务 in informal contexts, as it is more suited to formal or professional discussions. Common collocations include 职务描述 (job description) and 职务晋升 (job promotion). Ensure to use the correct tone for clarity, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
职务 or something close to it
职位 (zhíwèi) - use 职务 for a broader sense of duties within a role, while 职位 typically emphasizes the specific title or rank.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 职务 with 职责, using them interchangeably, but remember that 职务 is about the position itself, while 职责 refers to the duties. For example, saying '我的职责是经理' (My duty is manager) is incorrect; it should be '我的职务是经理'.
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Grammar Patterns of 职务
职务 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 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.
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You can say: '他的职务是经理' (His position is manager).
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