ci4 zik1辭職辞职
Jyutpingci4 zik1
Yalechìh jīk
Definition
To resign; to quit a job or voluntarily leave one's position.
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How it's used
Resigning is a formal action, but the term is used freely in casual conversation when discussing career moves. It implies a voluntary departure, distinct from being fired or laid off. People often pair it with specific timeframes to indicate when the notice period ends.
Examples
He decided to quit his job next month to go traveling.
Have you thought it through? Do you really want to resign?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being fired, which is usually expressed as 被炒 or 俾人炒. Using 辭職 implies you are the one initiating the separation from the company.
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