Chinese
zhízé
Meaning: duty; responsibility
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

職責
職
責
职责
职
责

Example sentences

Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility.
作為一名醫生,救死扶傷是他的職責。
作为一名医生,救死扶伤是他的职责。
As a doctor, saving lives is his duty.
保衛國家是軍人的職責。
保卫国家是军人的职责。
Defending the country is the duty of a soldier.
保護公眾安全是警察的職責。
保护公众安全是警察的职责。
Protecting public safety is the duty of the police.
保衛國家領土是士兵的職責。
保卫国家领土是士兵的职责。
Protecting the national territory is the duty of soldiers.
維護國家領空主權是軍隊的神聖職責。
维护国家领空主权是军队的神圣职责。
Maintaining the sovereignty of the national airspace is the sacred duty of the military.
救死扶傷是醫生的職責。
救死扶伤是医生的职责。
Healing the wounded and rescuing the dying is a doctor's duty.
身為法律從業者,他的職責是伸張正義。
身为法律从业者,他的职责是伸张正义。
As a legal professional, his duty is to uphold justice.

Usage Notes

Refers to the obligations or tasks associated with a role or position.

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