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职务 (zhíwù) refers to a position or post held by an individual, while 职能 (zhínéng) emphasizes the specific functions or responsibilities associated with that position.
Common mistakes include confusing 职能 with similar terms like 职位 (zhí wèi, position) or 职业 (zhí yè, profession), which have distinct meanings. This term is typically used in formal contexts, particularly in business or administrative discussions.
As an HSK 6 word, 职能 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to workplace dynamics, such as 职位 (zhí wèi) and 职业 (zhí yè). Focus on using it in sentences that describe various roles and responsibilities in a professional setting.
Learners often confuse 职能 with 职位, mistakenly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '她的职能是经理' (Her function is manager) should be corrected to '她的职位是经理' (Her position is manager).
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How to say function in Chinese
“function” in Chinese is职能
职能 (zhí néng) refers to the specific functions or roles assigned to an individual or organization. It is commonly used in professional and corporate contexts to describe the responsibilities and tasks associated with a job or position.
When to use 职能
Common mistakes include confusing 职能 with similar terms like 职位 (zhí wèi, position) or 职业 (zhí yè, profession), which have distinct meanings. This term is typically used in formal contexts, particularly in business or administrative discussions.
职能 or something close to it
职务 (zhíwù) refers to a position or post held by an individual, while 职能 (zhínéng) emphasizes the specific functions or responsibilities associated with that position.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 职能 with 职位, mistakenly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '她的职能是经理' (Her function is manager) should be corrected to '她的职位是经理' (Her position is manager).
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Grammar Patterns of 职能
职能 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 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.
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他们都穿着田径服，似乎想掩饰他们的真实____。
They were decked out in tracksuits, seemingly to dissimulate their true function.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 职能
You can say: '他的职能是管理团队' (His role is to manage the team).
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