职务

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Understanding 职务 (zhí wù)

The word 职务 refers to a person's official post or position within an organization, often implying specific duties and responsibilities. It is commonly used in formal or professional contexts such as workplaces or official institutions.

Usage and Nuance

When using 职务, speakers emphasize the role and the associated responsibilities rather than just the job title. For example, a promotion () often means a change in 职务, which includes more duties.

Common Collocations

  • (shēngzhí): promotion, indicating a change or upgrade in 职务.
  • 职务说明 (zhíwù shuōmíng): job description, clarifying the duties of a post.
  • 职务调整 (zhíwù tiáozhěng): adjustment of post, often used in organizational changes.

Register and Tone

职务 is formal and typically used in business, government, or official documents. It is less common in casual conversation where 职位 (position) or 工作 (job) might be preferred.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 职务 with 职业 (profession) which refers more broadly to one's career or occupation. 职务 focuses on the specific role or post held at a given time.

Example Sentences

His post is department manager, responsible for team management.

After promotion, his post and responsibilities both increased.

The company has clear job descriptions for every post.