lei4 jam6離任离任
Jyutpinglei4 jam6
Yalelèih yahm
Definition
To leave one's post or office.
neutralwork
How it's used
Formal in tone, this term is primarily reserved for professional or official contexts such as government positions, diplomatic roles, or high-level corporate management. It carries a sense of official procedure or duty, making it sound out of place when referring to quitting a casual part-time job or a simple task.
Examples
He is leaving his post next month, and a new colleague will take over then.
Related words
Common phrases
officially leave one's post
announce one's departure from a post
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual resignation from common jobs, where 辭職 is the standard term. Using 離任 for a retail or service job sounds overly dramatic or bureaucratic.
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Grammar guides
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