离职

lí zhí

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to leave one's job temporarily (e.g. for study)
2. to leave one's job; to resign

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 上岗 shàng gǎng 上岗 shàng gǎng to take up one's post; to go on duty 上岗 means to start a job or take up a post, related to employment status.: to take up one's post; to go on duty
• 退休 tuì xiū 退休 tuì xiū to retire (from the workforce); to go into retirement 退休 means to retire, another way of leaving a job.: to retire (from the workforce); to go into retirement

Synonyms

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• 辞职 cí zhí 辞职 cí zhí to resign Both mean leaving a job, but 辞职 emphasizes resigning permanently, while 离职 can be temporary or for various reasons.: to resign

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in formal or HR contexts: 申请离职 (apply for leave/resign), 办理离职手续 (complete departure procedures).

Common mistakes

离职 does not always imply quitting permanently; it can refer to temporary leave, so context is key. Avoid confusing with 辞职 (resignation).

Example Sentences

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他因健康问题申请了 离职 。

He applied for a leave from work due to health issues.

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Words Containing 离职

• 擅离职守 擅离职守 shàn lí zhí shǒu: to abscond

Child Words of 离职

• 离 离 chī: mythical beast (archaic)
• 离 离 lí: to leave
• 职 职 zhí: office