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Definition
To dismiss someone from their office, or to recall an official from their position.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or political contexts, such as removing an elected official or a high-ranking executive from their position. It carries a sense of official procedure or collective action rather than a simple firing by an individual boss. In casual workplace settings, people typically use 解僱 or 炒魷魚 instead.
Examples
They decided to dismiss this manager.
Why do you need to dismiss that chairman?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this for everyday job termination, but it is too formal and specific to official removal from office. Using it to describe being fired from a regular job sounds unnatural and overly dramatic.
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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.
