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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
罢免bàmiǎnto remove sb from their postHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #40752, Very Hard
罢免bàmiǎnto dismissHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #40752, Very Hard
bàmiǎn(ba4mian3)ba mian T4
  1. 1to remove sb from their post
  2. 2to dismiss
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March 24, 2026

罢免(罷免)bàmiǎn(ba4mian3)

罢免 refers to the act of removing someone from their position or post, typically in a formal or official context. It is commonly used in political or organizational settings when an individual is dismissed from their duties, often due to misconduct or failure to perform adequately.

Strokes17Frequency#40752DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 罢免 is often tied to the hierarchical nature of organizations and the importance of maintaining authority. Dismissals can have significant social implications, reflecting on both the individual and the organization.

Memory tip

Think of 罢 (bà) as 'stop' (like stopping someone from working) combined with 免 (miǎn), which means 'to exempt' or 'to release.' Imagine a scene where a boss says, 'Stop! You're exempt from your duties now!' to emphasize the dismissal.

Meanings of 罢免

bàmiǎn(ba4mian3)
1to remove sb from their post
2to dismiss
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About 罢免

罢免Simplified
罷免Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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解除 (jiěchú) - use 罢免 when referring specifically to formal removal from a position, while 解除 is more general and can refer to the lifting of restrictions or obligations.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in formal contexts, such as government or corporate scenarios. Learners should avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 罢免职务 (dismiss from a position) and 罢免官员 (dismiss officials).

HSK Study Tips

While 罢免 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it relates to topics in HSK 5 and above concerning governance and employment. Students should focus on understanding the context in which dismissals occur in both political and organizational settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 罢免 with 解雇 (jiěgù), which means 'to fire' in a more casual sense. For instance, saying '我被罢免' (I was dismissed) when they mean 'I was fired' is incorrect; they should specify the context appropriately.

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Component characters

罢bàto stop
10 strokes罒
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免miǎnto excuse sb
HSK 67 strokes儿
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How to say to remove sb from their post in Chinese

“to remove sb from their post” in Chinese is罢免bàmiǎn

罢免 refers to the act of removing someone from their position or post, typically in a formal or official context. It is commonly used in political or organizational settings when an individual is dismissed from their duties, often due to misconduct or failure to perform adequately.

When to use 罢免

This term is often used in formal contexts, such as government or corporate scenarios. Learners should avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 罢免职务 (dismiss from a position) and 罢免官员 (dismiss officials).

罢免 or something close to it

解除 (jiěchú) - use 罢免 when referring specifically to formal removal from a position, while 解除 is more general and can refer to the lifting of restrictions or obligations.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 罢免 with 解雇 (jiěgù), which means 'to fire' in a more casual sense. For instance, saying '我被罢免' (I was dismissed) when they mean 'I was fired' is incorrect; they should specify the context appropriately.

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While primarily used in politics, it can also apply to organizational dismissals in corporate settings.

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