撤职 (chè zhí) — to dismiss from office, to remove from a post
Definition
A formal verb meaning to officially remove someone from their position, typically as a disciplinary action. Used in official, often negative contexts (e.g. misconduct), not for routine resignations.
verb
to dismiss from officeto remove from a post
Examples
- ，。Tā yīn wèi gōng zuò shī zhí, bèi chè le zhí.He was dismissed for dereliction of duty.
- 撤职。Nà ge jú zhǎng yīn wèi shòu huì bèi chè zhí le.That bureau chief was dismissed for accepting bribes.
- 撤职。Gōng sī jué dìng chè zhí sān míng wéi guī yuán gōng.The company decided to dismiss three employees who violated the rules.
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