lo2 ci4裸辭裸辞
Jyutpinglo2 ci4
Yaleló chìh
Definition
To quit one's job without having another one lined up.
colloquialworkmoney
How it's used
Implies a sense of recklessness or impulsive liberation, as the term suggests stripping away one's financial security. It is frequently used in discussions about career burnout or the desire for a gap year. The term carries a slightly dramatic tone, often used to warn others against the risks of being unemployed without a safety net.
Examples
He was very unhappy at his job and decided to quit without a backup plan to go traveling.
You are under so much financial pressure right now, are you still thinking about quitting without a job lined up?
Related words
Common phrases
impulsively quitting without a job
the risks of quitting without a job
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply resigning. The core meaning requires the absence of a subsequent job offer, so it would be incorrect to use it if you have already signed a contract with a new company.
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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.
