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“mission” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshǐ mìng

Example

我觉得我的使命是帮助别人。wǒ jué de wǒ de shǐ mìng shì bāng zhù bié rén

I feel that my mission is to help others.

Illustration for 使命 (mission)

How to say “mission” in Chinese

“Mission” in Chinese is 使命 (shǐ mìng).

A serious task that gives a person or organization a sense of duty and direction.

Full entry for 使命: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 使命

作为医生,他一直努力履行自己的使命。zuò wéi yī shēng tā yì zhí nǔ lì lǚ xíng zì jǐ de shǐ mìng

As a doctor, he has always worked hard to fulfill his mission.

Tips for using 使命

  • In everyday conversation, this word sounds formal and weighty, so it fits speeches, writing, and statements of purpose more naturally than casual talk about routine tasks.

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