se3 jam6卸任
Jyutpingse3 jam6
Yalese yahm
Definition
To step down or retire from a post at the end of a term of office.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically reserved for high level positions like government officials, board members, or organizational leaders. It implies the natural conclusion of a tenure rather than a sudden resignation or firing. You will hear it most frequently in news reports or professional settings.
Examples
When will you officially step down?
Related words
Common phrases
officially step down
announce one's retirement from a post
Common mistake
Avoid using this for everyday jobs like a cashier or waiter, as it sounds overly dramatic and pretentious. For common jobs, use 辭職 or 唔撈 instead.
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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.
