Meaning of 任务
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- mission; assignment; task; duty; role
Measure word: 項|项
How to use 任务
任务 is a noun for an assigned task, from a school assignment to a military mission. It often pairs with verbs like 完成 (wánchéng, to complete) and 接受 (jiēshòu, to accept). Example: 我今天完成了任务。(Wǒ jīntiān wánchéng le rènwu.) I finished the task today.
任 (rèn) means to take on or be appointed, and 务 (wù) means affairs or work, as in 服务 (fúwù). Put them together and you get a piece of work someone has taken on: a task.
Common mistake: Learners often write 务 (wù) as 各 (gè) or 条 (tiáo) because the top parts look alike. The bottom of 务 is 力 (lì), not 口 or 木. Also, 任务 is a noun, so say 完成任务 (wánchéng rènwu, finish the task) rather than using 任务 as a verb.
任务 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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任 rèn · to assign · 6 strokes
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务 wù · affairs · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 任务.
| 服务 | fúwù | to serve; service |
| 任何 | rènhé | any; whatever; whichever |
| 信任 | xìnrèn | to trust; to have confidence in |
| 责任 | zérèn | responsibility; duty; liability |
| 主任 | zhǔrèn | director; head |
| 服务员 | fúwùyuán | waiter; waitress |
| 公务员 | gōngwùyuán | civil servant; public servant |
| 义务 | yìwù | duty; obligation (CL:項|项[xiang4]); volunteer (work etc) |
| 担任 | dānrèn | to hold a governmental office or post; to assume office of |
| 家务 | jiāwù | household duties; housework |
| 商务 | shāngwù | commercial affairs; commercial |
| 业务 | yèwù | business; professional work |
Questions about 任务
What does 任务 mean?
任务 (rènwu) means "mission; assignment; task; duty; role" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 任务?
任务 is made of 2 characters: 任 (6 strokes), 务 (5 strokes). That is 11 strokes in total.
Is 任务 an HSK word?
Yes. 任务 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 任务 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 任务 is written 任務.
What is the difference between 任务 and 作业?
作业 (zuòyè) usually means homework or a school exercise. 任务 is broader and means any assigned task or mission, at work, in the army, or in a game.
Is the second syllable of 任务 pronounced wù or wu?
The dictionary form is rènwu with a light, neutral-tone second syllable in everyday speech. You will also hear rènwù with a full fourth tone, and both are understood.