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Expressing 'duty' with 职责 (zhízé)
Obligation & Necessity
Structure
Subject + 的 + 职责
Explanation
The noun 职责 (zhízé) means 'duty' or 'responsibility' and refers to the obligations that come with a particular role or position. It emphasizes the formal, expected tasks one must fulfill, and is often used in professional or official contexts to describe what someone is accountable for.
Examples
保护学生的安全是老师的职责。
Bǎohù xuéshēng de ānquán shì lǎoshī de zhízé.
Protecting the safety of students is a teacher's responsibility.
他认真履行自己的职责，从不马虎。
Tā rènzhēn lǚxíng zìjǐ de zhízé, cóng bù mǎhu.
He conscientiously fulfills his duties and is never careless.
每个岗位都有明确的职责分工。
Měi gè gǎngwèi dōu yǒu míngquè de zhízé fēngōng.
Every position has a clear division of responsibilities.