聘任

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Meaning and Usage

The term '聘任' (pìnrèn) specifically refers to the formal appointment or hiring of someone to a position or role, often in professional or official contexts. It implies an official decision to entrust a person with certain responsibilities or duties.

Common Contexts

'聘任' is frequently used in workplaces, educational institutions, and organizations when appointing managers, professors, consultants, or other professionals. It carries a formal tone and is often found in written announcements or official communications.

Collocations and Patterns

These collocations emphasize the formal and contractual nature of the appointment.

Usage Notes

Unlike more casual verbs for hiring or employing, '聘任' stresses the official and often contractual aspect of the appointment. It is less commonly used in everyday informal conversations but appears in business, academic, and legal contexts.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse '聘任' with '雇佣' (gùyōng), which also means to employ but is more general and can be informal. '聘任' is more formal and specific to official appointments.

Example Sentences

The company decided to appoint him as the marketing manager.

The school appointed several new professors to strengthen the teaching

He was appointed as the company's legal advisor.