任务

任务 (rènwù) means 'task' or 'assignment,' typically referring to a specific duty or objective that someone is expected to complete. It is often used in professional, academic, or personal contexts where a goal needs to be achieved.

The character 任 (rèn) originally meant 'to entrust' or 'to take responsibility,' while 务 (wù) is an archaic form of 物 (wù), meaning 'matter' or 'thing.' Together, they convey the idea of something entrusted or assigned to someone to handle.

任务 is commonly used in work environments, schools, and daily life. For example, a manager might assign a task to an employee, or a teacher might give a student a task. It can also refer to more abstract goals, such as a mission or purpose.