Chinese
zhíwù
Meaning: duties; job; task
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

職務
職
務
职务
职
务

Example sentences

His duty at the magazine publisher is proofreading.
他把職務範圍內的各項事宜交代清楚,才放心的休假。
他把职务范围内的各项事宜交代清楚,才放心的休假。
He explained all the matters within his job scope clearly before feeling relieved to take his vacation.
經理決定由張先生接替他的職務。
经理决定由张先生接替他的职务。
The manager decided that Mr. Zhang would take over his position.
他辭去了主席的職務。
他辞去了主席的职务。
He resigned from his position as chairman.

Usage Notes

Refers to the specific work and responsibilities one is expected to perform in a role.

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