Chinese
jiùzhí
Meaning: to take up a post; to assume office
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

就職
就
職
就职
就
职

Example sentences

The new president will officially take office next week.
新一屆內閣將於下週正式就職。
新一届内阁将于下周正式就职。
The new cabinet will officially take office next week.
新任總統在大選後宣誓就職。
新任总统在大选后宣誓就职。
The newly elected president takes the oath of office after the general election.

Usage Notes

Used for formally starting a job, especially a high-level or public office position.

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