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March 24, 2026
职务(職務)zhíwù(zhi2wu4)
职务 (zhí wù) refers to a person's post or position within an organization, often implying specific duties or responsibilities associated with that role. It is commonly used in professional contexts to describe job titles or roles within companies or institutions.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 职务 is closely tied to respect for hierarchy and the importance of one's role in society. Job titles can carry significant weight, impacting social interactions and personal identity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'job' (职) where people are 'working' (务) together. The character 职 looks like a person holding a briefcase, representing someone in a position or job, while 务 can remind you of 'work' or 'duties'. Together, they create the image of someone actively engaged in their work role.
Meanings of 职务
zhíwù(zhi2wu4)
1post
2position
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About 职务
职务Simplified
職務Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#8146Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2
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职位 (zhíwèi) - use 职务 for a broader sense of duties within a role, while 职位 typically emphasizes the specific title or rank.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'job' (职) where people are 'working' (务) together. The character 职 looks like a person holding a briefcase, representing someone in a position or job, while 务 can remind you of 'work' or 'duties'. Together, they create the image of someone actively engaged in their work role.
Usage Notes
Be cautious about using 职务 in informal contexts, as it is more suited to formal or professional discussions. Common collocations include 职务描述 (job description) and 职务晋升 (job promotion). Ensure to use the correct tone for clarity, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 职务 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to employment and organizational structure, such as 职责 (responsibility) and 任职 (to hold a post). Focus on using it in sentences that describe roles in your career or workplace.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 职务 is closely tied to respect for hierarchy and the importance of one's role in society. Job titles can carry significant weight, impacting social interactions and personal identity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 职务 with 职责, using them interchangeably, but remember that 职务 is about the position itself, while 职责 refers to the duties. For example, saying '我的职责是经理' (My duty is manager) is incorrect; it should be '我的职务是经理'.
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Grammar Patterns of 职务
职务 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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草地网球协会暂停了卡斯尔先生在英国队的____。
The Lawn Tennis Association suspended Mr Castle from the British team.
Example Sentences for 职务 (7)
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草地网球协会暂停了卡斯尔先生在英国队的职务。
cǎo dì wǎng qiú xié huì zàn tíng le kǎ sī ěr xiān shēng zài yīng guó duì de zhí wù。
The Lawn Tennis Association suspended Mr Castle from the British team.
2
针对他是否能胜任最高职务展开了争论。
zhēn duì tā shì fǒu néng shèng rèn zuì gāo zhí wù zhǎn kāi le zhēng lùn。
There is a debate about his fitness for the highest office.
3
谁也不怀疑他适于担任这一职务.
shuí yě bù huái yí tā shì yú dān rèn zhè yī zhí wù.
No one doubts his fitness for the position.
4
行政职务耗掉本很多精力.
háng zhèng zhí wù hào diào běn hěn duō jīng lì.
The role of administrator absorbed much of Ben's energy.
5
八年后，他辞去了经理的职务。
bā nián hòu， ， tā cí qù le jīng lǐ de zhí。
He resigned as manager after eight years.
6
他的副总统也被迫不光彩地辞去职务。
tā de fù zǒng tǒng yě bèi pò bù guāng cǎi dì cí qù zhí wù。
His vice president also had to resign in disgrace.
7
诚然, 他担任这样重要的职务还嫌年轻一些.
chéng rán, , tā dān rèn zhè yàng zhòng yào de zhí wù huán xián nián qīng yī.
To be sure, he's rather young for such an important position.
Cultural Notes for 职务
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 职务 is closely tied to respect for hierarchy and the importance of one's role in society. Job titles can carry significant weight, impacting social interactions and personal identity.
Frequently Asked Questions about 职务
You can say: '他的职务是经理' (His position is manager).
职务 refers to the job title or position, while 职责 refers to the specific responsibilities associated with that position.
It is typically used in formal contexts, such as business discussions or official documents.
