Nghỉ việc

/ŋi˧ˀ˨ viək˧ˀ˨/

to quit one's job

Anh đã nghỉ việc để tìm công việc mới.

He quit his job to look for a new one.

formalinformal

To resign from one's job or employment.

Cô ấy nghỉ việc vì muốn dành thời gian cho gia đình.

She quit her job because she wanted to spend time with her family.

Ông giám đốc thông báo nghỉ việc sau 20 năm làm việc.

The director announced his resignation after 20 years of work.

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when referring to leaving a job.

Collocations

to quit a job

to resign (often from a formal position)

While 'nghỉ việc' is neutral, 'từ chức' is more formal and often used in official documents or high-ranking positions.

Use 'nghỉ việc' when referring to quitting a job, and avoid using it for temporary leave or vacation.

The phrase is composed of 'nghỉ' (to rest/quit) and 'việc' (work/job), reflecting the action of leaving employment.

This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings. It is commonly used in job-related contexts.

nghỉ

to rest/quit

root

việc

work/job

root

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