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连任 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
连任liánrènto continue in (a political) officeHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #15442, Very Hard, formal, politics
连任liánrènto serve for another term of officeHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #15442, Very Hard
liánrèn(lian2ren4)lian ren T2
  1. 1to serve for another term of office
  2. 2to continue in (a political) office
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March 24, 2026

连任(連任)liánrèn(lian2ren4)

连任 (liánrèn) means to continue serving in a political office for an additional term. It is commonly used in contexts related to elections, governance, and political discussions, indicating that an official has been re-elected or has chosen to remain in their position.

Strokes13Frequency#15442DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese politics, 连任 is significant as it reflects stability and continuity in leadership, which are valued in governance. For instance, some leaders in China may serve multiple terms to ensure consistent policy implementation.

Memory tip

Imagine a politician holding onto their seat like a lifebuoy, refusing to let go (连 means 'to connect' or 'to continue'). The character 任 looks like a person standing firm, symbolizing their commitment to stay in office.

Meanings of 连任

liánrèn(lian2ren4)
1to continue in (a political) office
2to serve for another term of office
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About 连任

连任Simplified
連任Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

连任 (liánrèn) vs 续任 (xùrèn) — use 连任 when emphasizing re-election for another term, while 续任 focuses on continuing in an existing role without implying a new election.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 连任 with other terms related to political offices, such as 竞选 (jìngxuǎn, to campaign). This term is more formal and is mostly used in political contexts, so it's best to avoid casual settings.

HSK Study Tips

While 连任 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK 5 themes related to governance and society. Focus on related terms like 选举 (xuǎnjǔ, election) and 政府 (zhèngfǔ, government) to build a broader context.

Common Mistakes

Learners may incorrectly use 连任 to refer to non-political roles, such as a job position in a company. For example, saying '我连任这个职位' (Wǒ liánrèn zhège zhíwèi) is incorrect unless it's a government or elected position.

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Component characters

连liánto link
HSK 47 strokes辶
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任rènto assign
HSK 76 strokes亻
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How to say to continue in (a political) office in Chinese

“to continue in (a political) office” in Chinese is连任liánrèn

连任 (liánrèn) means to continue serving in a political office for an additional term. It is commonly used in contexts related to elections, governance, and political discussions, indicating that an official has been re-elected or has chosen to remain in their position.

When to use 连任

Learners often confuse 连任 with other terms related to political offices, such as 竞选 (jìngxuǎn, to campaign). This term is more formal and is mostly used in political contexts, so it's best to avoid casual settings.

连任 or something close to it

连任 (liánrèn) vs 续任 (xùrèn) — use 连任 when emphasizing re-election for another term, while 续任 focuses on continuing in an existing role without implying a new election.

What learners get wrong

Learners may incorrectly use 连任 to refer to non-political roles, such as a job position in a company. For example, saying '我连任这个职位' (Wǒ liánrèn zhège zhíwèi) is incorrect unless it's a government or elected position.

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连任 is significant in Chinese politics as it reflects the stability and continuity of leadership. It indicates that a political figure has gained enough support to continue their policies and initiatives for another term.

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