Meaning
撤职 means to officially remove someone from their position or job, especially in government, military, or formal organizational contexts. It implies a formal administrative action, often due to misconduct, poor performance, or as a disciplinary measure. This is a serious action that strips someone of their official duties and authority.
Usage
This term is primarily used in formal, official contexts such as government announcements, news reports about officials being dismissed, or legal documents. It carries a serious, negative connotation and is typically reserved for significant dismissals rather than routine job changes. Often used alongside other disciplinary terms like 开除 (expulsion) in more severe cases.
Examples
- 01由于严重渎职，该官员被撤职并接受调查。, .Due to serious dereliction of duty, the official was dismissed from office and placed under investigation.
- 02公司董事会决定撤职这位不称职的经理。.The company's board of directors decided to remove this incompetent manager from their position.
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Common collocations
- 被撤职to be dismissed from office
- 撤职查办to dismiss and investigate
- 撤职处分punishment of dismissal from office
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 撤 (to withdraw/remove) with 职 (official position/duty), literally meaning to withdraw someone's position. This compound reflects the formal bureaucratic language used in Chinese administrative and governmental systems.