Chinese words · HSK 7–9

任

rén

surname Ren

Every meaning

Rén

  1. surname Ren

rèn

  1. to appoint
  2. office; term of office
  3. to allow; to let
  4. duty; responsibility (as in 责任)
  5. no matter (as in 任何)

Words with 任

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).