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前任

predecessor

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

qian2ren4 • qiánrèn

Meaning

Primary

predecessor

Mnemonic

A 前任 predecessor is the one who was 任 appointed 前 in front (before) the current appointee.

Usage

我 的 前任 退休 了。

My predecessor retired.

接续 前任 的 工作

continue the predecessor's work