Word: 上任 (shàngrèn) 上任 dictionary entry shàngrèn to take office; previous (incumbent); predecessor Full dictionary entry for 上任 Example sentences using 上任 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 新校长下个月就要上任了。 Xīn xiàozhǎng xiàgeyuè jiùyào shàngrènle. The new principal will take office next month. 新经理下个星期一就要上任了。 Xīn jīnglǐ xiàgexīngqī yí jiùyào shàngrènle. The new manager will take office next Monday.