ci4 gung1辭工辞工
Jyutpingci4 gung1
Yalechìh gūng
Definition
To resign or quit one's job.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of submitting a resignation rather than the broader state of being unemployed. It is a common, neutral term used in professional and casual settings alike. Unlike the more formal 辭職, 辭工 is the standard way to describe the action in everyday conversation.
Examples
Have you thought it through? Are you really going to quit?
Related words
Common phrases
to hand in a resignation letter
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 炒魷魚, which specifically means being fired or laid off by the employer. Using 辭工 implies the decision to leave was made by the employee.
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Grammar guides
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