ci4 gun1辭官辞官
Jyutpingci4 gun1
Yalechìh gūn
Definition
To resign from a civil service or government position.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or dramatic tone, often evoking the imagery of historical officials stepping down from their posts. While technically applicable to modern civil servants, it is frequently used in a joking or exaggerated way to describe someone quitting a stable, high-ranking job. It sounds much more significant than simply saying 辭職.
Examples
He worked for decades and finally decided to resign from his government post.
Have you thought it through? Are you really going to resign from your government position?
Related words
Common phrases
to resign from a government post resolutely
Common mistake
Avoid using this for private sector jobs, as it specifically refers to government service. Using it for a regular office job will sound sarcastic or overly theatrical.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
