Common Meanings
1
rèn任
To trust; to rely on; to have confidence in.
我们应该互相信任，共同面对挑战。
We should trust each other and face challenges together.
To appoint; to assign a post or duty; to hold a position.
公司任命他为新项目经理。
The company appointed him as the new project manager.
To bear, undertake, or hold a post/position, as in '担任' (to assume a post) or '任课' (to teach a class).
她现在在小学担任语文老师。
She currently works as a Chinese language teacher in a primary school.
To assume or take on a position, office, or responsibility.
他将就任公司总裁一职，肩负重任
He will assume the position of company president, bearing a heavy responsibility.
To let, allow, or give free rein to; to indulge; to act on one's own will without restraint.
他总是很任性，想做什么就做什么。
He is always very willful, doing whatever he wants.
Regardless of; no matter what/who/where.
任谁都无法拒绝这个提议。
No one can refuse this proposal.
2
rén任
A title for noblewomen in ancient China.
在古代，'任'常指贵族女子。
In ancient times, 'rén' often referred to noblewomen.
An ancient type of folk music from southern China.
古琴演奏出几任之曲调。
The guqin played a melody of a few 'rén' pieces.