noun HSK 5
Traditional 職責
duty · responsibility · obligation · job responsibilities
Meaning
职责 refers to the duties, responsibilities, or obligations that come with a particular position, role, or job. It encompasses the tasks and functions one is expected to fulfill in their capacity, whether professional or social.
Usage
This is a formal term commonly used in professional, organizational, and official contexts. It appears frequently in job descriptions, contracts, and discussions about workplace expectations. Native speakers use it when discussing what someone is supposed to do in their role or position.
Examples
- 01作为经理，他的职责是管理整个团队。, .As a manager, his responsibility is to manage the entire team.
- 02每个员工都应该清楚自己的职责范围。.Every employee should be clear about their scope of responsibilities.
Characters
Measure words
- 项一项职责
Common collocations
- 履行职责to fulfill one's duties
- 工作职责job responsibilities
- 职责范围scope of responsibilities
- 明确职责to clarify responsibilities
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to duty and responsibility. 职 originally meant official position, while 责 meant to demand or require. Together they form a compound emphasizing the responsibilities inherent to a position.