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“work as” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindān rèn

Example

她现在担任小学老师。tā xiàn zài dān rèn xiǎo xué lǎo shī

She currently works as an elementary school teacher.

Illustration for 担任 (work as)

How to say “work as” in Chinese

“Work as” in Chinese is 担任 (dān rèn).

A person takes on a defined role and carries its responsibilities for a set period.

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

Example sentences with 担任

下个月她将担任会议的主持人。xià gè yuè tā jiāng dān rèn huì yì de zhǔ chí rén

Next month, she will be the meeting host.

Tips for using 担任

  • 担任老师 (dānrèn lǎoshī, "serve as a teacher") places this verb before the role title, a common pattern for naming a position someone holds.

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