teoi3 zik1退職退职
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Definition
To resign from a job, office, or position; to quit working.
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How it's used
Formal settings typically favor this term, as it carries a professional weight that distinguishes it from casual quitting. While it functions as a verb, it is often used in written notices or official discussions regarding employment status. In everyday speech, people frequently opt for more direct phrases like 辭職 or 唔撈 to describe leaving a job.
Examples
He has decided to resign next month.
Related words
Common phrases
formally resign
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 退休, which specifically refers to retiring after a long career rather than simply resigning from a current position.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
