baa6 gun1罷官罢官
Jyutpingbaa6 gun1
Yalebah gūn
Definition
To dismiss from office, or to resign from a government post.
- to dismiss from a government office
- to resign from a government post
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How it's used
This term is heavily associated with historical or formal political contexts rather than modern corporate settings. In contemporary Cantonese, you are much more likely to hear 炒魷魚 or 解僱 when talking about losing a job. Using it in a casual conversation about a regular office worker will sound overly dramatic or archaic.
Examples
He was dismissed from his post because he did something wrong.
Who has the power to dismiss an official?
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Common phrases
dismiss from office and remove from position
Common mistake
Do not use this for standard employment termination. It specifically refers to the removal of an official from a government or bureaucratic position, making it sound like a scene from a period drama if used incorrectly.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
