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Definition
To downsize or reduce the staff size of an organization; to shorten or condense a book.
- to downsize, reduce, or reorganize staff size
- to shorten, condense, or abridge a book or document
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the reduction of staff or organizational scale within a workplace context. It carries a formal tone often found in news reports or corporate announcements rather than casual conversation. While it implies a reduction, it specifically highlights the act of cutting down the workforce or the size of a team.
Examples
The company recently decided to downsize and laid off many people.
Has the workload increased a lot since the department downsized?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 縮短, which is used for shortening the duration of time or the physical length of an object. 縮編 is strictly reserved for organizational or personnel downsizing.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
