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(idiom) to take office; to assume a post

走马上任
zǒu mǎ shàng rèn
z+ǒu·3rd tonem+ǎ·3rd tonesh+àng·4th toner+èn·4th tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
the moment one takes up one's official post · the moment one alights from the official carriage · as soon as one alights from the official carriage - on arrival at a new post下车伊始xià chē yī shǐto confer a title an official position加官晋爵jiā guān jìn juéto take office; to assume a post就职jiù zhíto make up and go on stage (idiom); to embark on a career (esp. in politics or crime)粉墨登场fěn mò dēng chǎng
Antonyms
demotion to commoner (idiom)削职为民xuē zhí wéi mín
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