辞退

じたい

refusal

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

Usage and Nuances

The verb 辞退 (cítuì) primarily means to dismiss or lay off someone, often used in formal or business contexts when an employer terminates an employee's contract. It carries a neutral to formal tone and is commonly seen in news reports or official announcements about employment changes.

Common Collocations

  • 辞退员工 (dismiss employees): used when a company reduces staff.
  • 辞退 (be dismissed): passive form indicating someone lost their job.
  • 辞退通知 (dismissal notice): formal notification of termination.

Important Notes

辞退 is different from 辞职 (cízhí), which means to resign voluntarily. 辞退 always implies the employer's decision to end employment. Avoid confusing these two in conversation.

Register and Tone

辞退 is formal and often used in written or official speech rather than casual talk. In daily conversation, people might use simpler terms like 解雇 (jiěgù) or (ràng mǒurén zǒu) for 'fire someone.'

Example Sentences

The company had to lay off some employees due to financial difficulties.

He was dismissed because of poor job performance.

The boss decided to dismiss the employee who is often late.