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The character 任 is structured with the person radical 亻 alongside the component 壬, which primarily functions as a phonetic element, and its earliest etymological sense revolved around bearing a physical burden or undertaking a duty. This core concept of carrying responsibility naturally extended to meanings involving the appointment of individuals to positions, the entrustment of tasks, and the designation of terms in office or service. Over time, the character's semantic range expanded to include related notions of trust and obligation, while its structural composition remained consistent, reflecting its enduring association with human agency and accountability.
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任何事都有可能。
他有一个重要的任务。
她担任班级的班长。
他为人非常信任朋友。
这孩子有时有点任性。
他出任了公司的总经理。
新校长的任期是五年。
任何艰难险阻都任重道远。