Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
现任校长上任后,优先推动了课程改革和教师培训。Xiànrèn xiàozhǎng shàngrèn hòu, yōuxiān tuīdòng le kèchéng gǎigé hé jiàoshī péixùn.After taking office, the current headteacher gave priority to curriculum reform and teacher training.
他是公司的现任经理,负责整个部门的工作。Tā shì gōngsī de xiànrèn jīnglǐ, fùzé zhěnggè bùmén de gōngzuò.He is the company's current manager, in charge of the work of the whole department.
现任队长受伤了,教练决定让新人上场。Xiànrèn duìzhǎng shòushāng le, jiàoliàn juédìng ràng xīn rén shàngchǎng.The current team captain got injured, so the coach decided to put a newcomer on the field.