duty, appoint

is composed of the radical (person) and (magnificent). depicts a person standing on an earthen mound and conveys the idea of steadfastly holding one’s post. Therefore, is used to mean a person’s duty or responsibility, and also means to appoint or assign someone to a task.

Vocabulary of 任

  • 任務 (mission)
  • 責任 (responsibility)
  • 委任 (appoint)

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