Definition
罢免 (bà miǎn) specifically means to recall or remove someone from an elected or appointed office, often through a formal vote or collective decision (e.g., by voters or a board). It is narrower than 免职 (miǎn zhí, general removal from a post) and 免 (miǎn, which also means 'to exempt' or 'to avoid'). Unlike 解雇 / 开除 / 辞退 (which apply to employees or members), 罢免 is reserved for official positions.
verb
to recall (an elected official)to dismiss from office
Examples
- 罢免。Xuǎnmín yǒu quán bà miǎn bú chèngzhí de dàibiǎo.Voters have the right to recall incompetent representatives.
- 罢免。Dǒngshìhuì tóupiào bà miǎn le zǒngjīnglǐ.The board voted to dismiss the general manager.
- 罢免。Tā yīn tānwū bèi bà miǎn le zhíwù.He was removed from his post for corruption.
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