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Definition
To suspend someone from their duties, typically as a disciplinary measure or during an investigation.
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How it's used
Focuses on the administrative or disciplinary act of removing someone from their post, often while an investigation is ongoing. It carries a formal and serious tone, usually reserved for professional or organizational contexts rather than casual situations. It is frequently used in news reports or workplace disciplinary procedures.
Examples
He was suspended from duty by the company because of his mistake.
Did the manager decide to suspend that employee from duty?
Related words
Common phrases
to suspend from duty for investigation
immediate suspension from duty
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 辭職, which means to resign voluntarily. Remember that 停職 is something done to a person by an authority, whereas 辭職 is an action taken by the individual themselves.
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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.
