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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
接班人jiēbānrénsuccessorHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #18152, Very Hard
jiēbānrén(jie1ban1ren2)jie ban ren T1
  1. 1successor
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March 24, 2026

接班人jiēbānrén(jie1ban1ren2)

接班人 (jiēbānrén) refers to a successor, someone who takes over a position or responsibilities from another person. This term is commonly used in business, politics, and family contexts, signifying a transfer of leadership or authority.

Strokes23Frequency#18152DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of a successor is often linked to the idea of continuity and stability, particularly in family businesses or political dynasties, where maintaining the lineage is valued.

Memory tip

Imagine a relay race where one runner passes the baton to the next. The '接' (jiē) means 'to receive' or 'to connect', '班' (bān) can be thought of as a 'team' or 'class', and '人' (rén) is 'person'. Together, it paints a picture of a person receiving the baton to lead the team.

Meanings of 接班人

jiēbānrén(jie1ban1ren2)
1successor
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接班人Simplified
23Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

接替者 (jiētìzhě) - use 接班人 when emphasizing the familial or established authority of the successor, while 接替者 focuses more on the act of taking over a role without the same connotation of lineage or legacy.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in formal contexts, such as corporate leadership transitions. A common mistake is to confuse it with '继承人' (jìchéngrén), which means 'heir' and implies inheritance rather than a professional succession. Usage in political contexts may also carry different implications depending on the situation.

HSK Study Tips

Although '接班人' is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be beneficial for learners at HSK 5 or higher, as it relates to discussions about leadership and career progression. Focus on understanding its components and how they relate to authority and transition.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '接班人' with '接任者' (jiērènzhě), which is more about the act of taking over a job rather than the person succeeding someone. Always remember that '接班人' emphasizes the role of the successor in a team or organization.

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Component characters

接jiēto receive
HSK 311 strokes扌
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班bānclass
HSK 210 strokes王
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人rénman
HSK 12 strokes人
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How to say successor in Chinese

“successor” in Chinese is接班人jiēbānrén

接班人 (jiēbānrén) refers to a successor, someone who takes over a position or responsibilities from another person. This term is commonly used in business, politics, and family contexts, signifying a transfer of leadership or authority.

When to use 接班人

This term is often used in formal contexts, such as corporate leadership transitions. A common mistake is to confuse it with '继承人' (jìchéngrén), which means 'heir' and implies inheritance rather than a professional succession. Usage in political contexts may also carry different implications depending on the situation.

接班人 or something close to it

接替者 (jiētìzhě) - use 接班人 when emphasizing the familial or established authority of the successor, while 接替者 focuses more on the act of taking over a role without the same connotation of lineage or legacy.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '接班人' with '接任者' (jiērènzhě), which is more about the act of taking over a job rather than the person succeeding someone. Always remember that '接班人' emphasizes the role of the successor in a team or organization.

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