开除

kāi chú

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to expel (a member of an organization)
to fire (an employee)

Definition

将某人从组织、团体或机构中除名，通常是由于其违反规定或不符合要求。

To expel someone from an organization, group, or institution, typically for violating rules or failing to meet requirements.

Usage

常用于学校、公司、政党、军队等机构，表示因严重违纪或表现不合格而强制其离开。

Commonly used in schools, companies, political parties, military, etc., indicating forced departure due to serious misconduct or unsatisfactory performance.

Examples

1 他因为考试作弊被学校开除了。 (He was expelled from school for cheating on exams.)
2 公司开除了那名贪污的财务主管。 (The company fired the embezzling financial manager.)
3 党员如果违反纪律，可能会被开除党籍。 (If a party member violates discipline, they may be expelled from the party.)
4 士兵因逃兵役被军队开除。 (The soldier was discharged from the military for desertion.)
5 俱乐部开除了三名闹事的会员。 (The club expelled three members who caused trouble.)

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