解雇 jiěgù to fire
to fire; to sack; to dismiss; to terminate employment
How to remember 解雇: 解 to explain + 雇 employment = to fire.
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How it is used
- To fire / dismiss an employee - 他被公司解雇了 (tā bèi gōngsī jiěgù le) he was fired by the company.
- Aimed at an individual for cause or at will; contrast 裁员 (cáiyuán, lay off staff en masse for economic reasons).
- Formal-neutral; more official than colloquial 炒鱿鱼 (chǎo yóuyú, to fire/get sacked).
Example sentences
- 你害怕被解雇吗？ Nǐ hàipà bèi jiěgù ma?Are you afraid of being fired?
- 你们不能解雇我们。 Nǐmen bùnéng jiěgù wǒmen.You can't fire us.