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Chinese dictionary
v.bear a certain name; assume/undertake a nominal status
他只是担名,并没做什么工作。
He merely bears the title but does not do the job.
让你当顾问只是担名,其实不做什么具体工作。
Your post as a consultant is only a nominal status. You don't have to do any specific work.
我只是担名的理事,不负责什么工作。
I have taken on the role of director in name only and I don't actually have to do any of the work.
Word usage
- Separable word"担" and "名" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他只是担个名,并没有做多少工作。
His job is just a nominal status, there is not much work to do.
我担不了这个名。
I can't assume such status.
谁能担得起这个名?
Who can assume such status?