Chinese word

任期

Pronunciation

Pinyinrèn qī

Meaning

  • nounterm

Example

市长的任期还有三年。shì zhǎng de rèn qī hái yǒu sān nián

The mayor's term still has three years left.

Illustration for 任期 (term)

More examples

他在任期内推动了教育改革。tā zài rèn qī nèi tuī dòng le jiào yù gǎi gé

He promoted educational reform during his term.

Core concept

The official time window during which a person holds a particular position.

Common phrases

  • 任期届满rèn qī jiè mǎn

    upon expiration of the term

  • 在任期内zài rèn qī nèi

    during the term

  • 任期届满后rèn qī jiè mǎn hòu

    after the term expires

Similar words

期间qī jiān: A span of time during which an event or state continues.
期限qī xiàn: A time limit or the date by which something must end.
学期xué qī: A school term during which classes and learning take place.

Definition in Chinese

在一定时间内担任某一职务的期限。zài yí dìng shí jiān nèi dān rèn mǒu yì zhí wù de qī xiàn

Word origin

任期 (rènqī, "term of office") is formed from 任 (rèn, "to hold a duty") and 期 (qī, "set period"), making its meaning a set period of service in a role.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful for talking about mayors, presidents, and other officeholders, but it is not the usual choice for the duration of an ordinary task or project.

Opposites

  • 终身任职zhōng shēn rèn zhílifetime tenurenoun

Related words

  • 任期制rèn qī zhìterm-of-office systemnoun

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