gaak3 zik1革職革职
Jyutpinggaak3 zik1
Yalegaak jīk
Definition
To dismiss someone from office; to fire or sack an employee.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and serious tone, often implying a disciplinary action or a significant failure on the part of the employee. While it is understood in spoken Cantonese, it is more frequently encountered in news reports or formal workplace discussions rather than casual conversation. It specifically refers to the termination of a role or office rather than just a general firing.
Examples
He did many things wrong and was eventually dismissed from his position.
If you are late again, will the boss dismiss you from your job?
Related words
Common phrases
immediate dismissal
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple resignation or voluntary leaving, as it strictly implies an involuntary removal from a position by an authority figure.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
