Meaning of 职能
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- function
- role
How to use 职能
职能 is a formal noun used for the function of an organization, department, or official role, often in news, government, and business writing. It often appears in phrases like 政府职能 (zhèngfǔ zhínéng, government functions). Example: 这个部门的主要职能是管理人事。(Zhège bùmén de zhǔyào zhínéng shì guǎnlǐ rénshì.) The main function of this department is managing personnel.
职 (zhí) means a post or duty, as in 职业 (zhíyè) job, and 能 (néng) means ability, as in 能力 (nénglì). Put them together and you get what a post is able to do: its function or role.
Common mistake: Learners confuse 职能 (zhínéng) with 只能 (zhǐ néng, can only). They sound almost the same, but 职 is second tone and 只 is third tone. Also, 职 has the ear radical 耳 on the left, so do not write it as 只.
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职 zhí · duty · 11 strokes
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能 néng · can · 10 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 职能.
| 可能 | kěnéng | might (happen); possible |
| 只能 | zhǐ néng | can only; obliged to do sth |
| 能够 | nénggòu | to be capable of; to be able to |
| 才能 | cáinéng | talent; ability |
| 能力 | nénglì | capability; ability |
| 职业 | zhíyè | occupation; profession; vocation; professional |
| 功能 | gōngnéng | function; capability |
| 职工 | zhígōng | employee; staff member; worker |
| 能不能 | néng bu néng | |
| 能干 | nénggàn | capable; competent |
| 智能 | zhìnéng | intelligent; able |
| 能量 | néngliàng | energy; capabilities |
Questions about 职能
What does 职能 mean?
职能 (zhínéng) means "function; role" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 职能?
职能 is made of 2 characters: 职 (11 strokes), 能 (10 strokes). That is 21 strokes in total.
Is 职能 an HSK word?
Yes. 职能 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 职能 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 职能 is written 職能.
What is the difference between 职能 and 功能?
职能 is used for the duties and role of an organization, office, or position. 功能 (gōngnéng) is the function of a thing, like a phone, a machine, or a body organ. A department has 职能, while a smartphone has 功能.
Can 职能 describe a person's job duties?
Usually it describes the role of a position or institution rather than a person's daily tasks. For an individual's responsibilities, 职责 (zhízé) or 工作内容 (gōngzuò nèiróng) sounds more natural. You will also see 职能部门 (zhínéng bùmén), meaning functional departments such as HR or finance.