上任

shàng rèn

Dictionary entry

to take office

What does 上任 mean?

上任 (shàng rèn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to take office

2previous (incumbent)

3predecessor

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上shǎngused in 上聲|上声[shang3 sheng1]任Rénsurname Ren

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上任

shàng rèn

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