辞退

• 병음: cí tuì
• 한자 분석: 辞 = 舌 + 辛 (resign, words); 退 = 艮 + 辶 (to withdraw, retreat)

뜻

해고하다; 면직시키다

More formal and euphemistic than 开除 (expel) or 炒鱿鱼 (slang for firing). Often used in HR contexts and official announcements. Can also mean to politely send away a visitor. The tone is professional rather than punitive.

예문

1. 公司因为业务调整辞退了一批员工，给了相应的补偿。
2. 他因为多次迟到早退被公司辞退了。
3. 经济不景气的时候，很多企业不得不辞退部分员工来降低成本。

사용 가이드

맥락: business, employment, HR

어조: professional

올바른 표현

• 公司决定辞退表现不合格的员工。(The company decided to dismiss underperforming employees.)
• 他被辞退后找了好几个月才找到新工作。(After being let go, it took him several months to find a new job.)

피해야 할 표현

• 我辞退了我的朋友 (辞退 is for employment relationships — for ending friendships, use 绝交 or just describe the situation)

기원과 역사

Compound of 辞 (to resign, take leave) + 退 (to retreat, withdraw). Together meaning to dismiss someone from their position.

문화적 배경

세대: Working adults

사회적 배경: Professional