The Chinese word 责任 means “responsibility” or “duty”. It is often used in the context of taking responsibility for one’s actions or fulfilling one’s obligations. For example, in the workplace, employees are expected to take responsibility for their work and fulfill their duties. Similarly, in personal relationships, individuals are expected to take responsibility for their actions and fulfill their obligations to their family, friends, and community. The concept of 责任 is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture and is considered a core value that promotes social harmony and stability.
Translation
Noun: duty, responsibility
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们必须承担自己的责任 | wǒmen bìxū chéngdān zìjǐ de zérèn | We must take responsibility for ourselves |
| 他对自己的行为负有责任 | tā duì zìjǐ de xíngwéi fù yǒu zérèn | He is responsible for his own actions |
| 公司领导应该对员工的安全负责 | gōngsī lǐngdǎo yīnggāi duì yuángōng de ānquán fùzé | Company leaders should be responsible for their employees’ safety |
| 作为父母，我们有责任教育孩子 | zuòwéi fùmǔ, wǒmen yǒu zérèn jiàoyù háizi | As parents, we have a responsibility to educate our children |
| 在这个团队中，每个人都有自己的责任 | zài zhège tuánduì zhōng, měi gèrén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de zérèn | In this team, everyone has their own responsibility |
| 他们将会被追究法律责任 | tāmen jiāng huì bèi zhuījiū fǎlǜ zérèn | They will be held legally responsible |
| 作为一名医生，我有责任保护病人的隐私 | zuòwéi yī míng yīshēng, wǒ yǒu zérèn bǎohù bìngrén de yǐnsī | As a doctor, I have a responsibility to protect my patients’ privacy |
HSK
责任 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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