HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
任 — to assign
- Reading
- rèn
- Meaning
- to assign; to appoint; to take up a post; any
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
任 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is rèn and it means to assign; to appoint; to take up a post; any. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
任 appears in everyday chinese words such as 任 (allow, let, appoint), 任何 (any, whatever, whatsoever) and 任务 (mission, task).
Chinese words containing 任
Frequently asked questions
What does 任 mean in Chinese?
任 means to assign; to appoint; to take up a post; any in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 任 read?
任 is read rèn. Reading it inside real words — 任 and 任何 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 任 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 任 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 任 in a word?
A common word containing 任 is 任 (rèn) — "allow, let, appoint". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 任 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 任 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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