‘调任’ is a formal verb meaning ‘to be appointed to a new post’—typically within an organization, government agency, or company. The first character 调 (diào) means ‘to transfer’ or ‘to assign’, often implying movement between positions or locations; the second character 任 (rèn) means ‘to appoint’ or ‘to assume office’. Together, they emphasize an official, institutional reassignment rather than a personal career change like resignation or promotion. It’s commonly used in contexts involving civil servants, corporate executives, teachers, or military officers.

This term carries a neutral-to-formal register and appears frequently in news reports, personnel notices, and official documents. Unlike general terms for job changes (e.g., 换工作), 调任 specifically signals that the move is authorized and structured by the employer or governing body. It does not imply promotion or demotion unless specified (e.g., 调任为局长). The subject is usually the person being reassigned, and the sentence often includes the original and/or new position or location.