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現任

简现任 · 繁現任

Mandarin · pinyin xiàn rèn

to occupy a post currently
current (president etc); incumbent
(coll.) current boyfriend (girlfriend, spouse)

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現: xiàn · appear, manifest, become visible
任: rèn · trust to, rely on, appoint; to bear, duty, office; allow
现: xiàn · appear, manifest, become visible

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4–4 · xian4 ren4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

jin6 jam6

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verb

to be currently serving as; to currently hold the position of

noun

incumbent
(specifically) one's current partner (boyfriend or girlfriend)

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