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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing remaining in office with 留任 (liúrèn)

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    Structure

    Subject + 留任

    Explanation

    The verb 留任 (liúrèn) means "to remain in office" or "to stay in one's position." It is used in political and professional contexts to describe someone continuing in their current role, especially when there was a possibility of leaving or being replaced.

    Examples

    • 经过投票，现任主席将继续留任。

      Jīngguò tóupiào, xiànrèn zhǔxí jiāng jìxù liúrèn.

      After a vote, the current chairperson will continue to serve.

    • 公司希望他留任，还给他加了薪。

      Gōngsī xīwàng tā liúrèn, hái gěi tā jiā le xīn.

      The company wanted him to stay on and even gave him a raise.

    • 尽管外界压力很大，他最终还是选择了留任。

      Jǐnguǎn wàijiè yālì hěn dà, tā zuìzhōng háishì xuǎnzé le liúrèn.

      Despite great external pressure, he ultimately chose to stay on.

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