ci2 zik1褫職褫职
Jyutpingci2 zik1
Yalechí jīk
Definition
To dismiss someone from office.
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How it's used
This is a formal and literary term that is rarely used in casual daily conversation. It carries a heavy, legalistic tone often found in news reports or historical accounts regarding the removal of someone from a high-ranking position. In everyday speech, people would typically use 炒魷魚 or 解僱 instead.
Examples
He was dismissed from office because of corruption.
Who has the power to dismiss this official?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it is highly specific to official or government roles. Using it to describe being fired from a regular job, such as working at a cafe or shop, sounds extremely unnatural and overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
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