teoi3 jau1退休
Jyutpingteoi3 jau1
Yaleteui yāu
Definition
To retire; to stop working, usually because of age or having saved enough money to rest and enjoy life.
colloquialworktime
How it's used
Retirement in Hong Kong is often discussed in the context of financial freedom rather than just reaching a specific age. It is common to hear people talk about wanting to retire early, which is often phrased as 提早退休. The term implies a shift from a life of professional obligation to one of personal leisure or travel.
Examples
He decided to retire once he had earned enough money.
When do you plan to retire and travel the world?
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