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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
辞呈cíchéng(written) resignationHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #15345, Very Hard
cíchéng(ci2cheng2)ci cheng T2
  1. 1(written) resignation
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March 24, 2026

辞呈(辭呈)cíchéng(ci2cheng2)

辞呈 (cí chéng) refers to a written resignation letter that an employee submits to formally resign from their position. It is commonly used in professional contexts and signifies the end of an employment relationship, often requiring proper etiquette and format.

Strokes20Frequency#15345DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, a 辞呈 is not just a formality but also a way to show respect to the employer. It reflects the importance of maintaining harmonious relationships, even when parting ways.

Memory tip

Imagine a '辞' (cí) representing a person saying goodbye, with '呈' (chéng) as a presentation. Together, visualize handing over a letter with a graceful bow, emphasizing the act of presenting your resignation respectfully.

Meanings of 辞呈

cíchéng(ci2cheng2)
1(written) resignation
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About 辞呈

辞呈Simplified
辭呈Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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辞职信 (cí zhí xìn) - use 辞呈 for formal contexts and official submissions, while 辞职信 is more commonly used in everyday conversation.

Usage Notes

When using 辞呈, ensure you maintain a formal tone, as it reflects professionalism. Common mistakes include using informal language or omitting necessary details. Be cautious with the tone, as a poorly phrased 辞呈 may lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 辞呈 is not on the HSK list, it connects with employment-related vocabulary relevant to learners aiming for professional Chinese. Focus on understanding formal language and writing structure in business contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 辞呈 with informal phrases for quitting, mistakenly using terms like '退出' (tuì chū) instead of the formal 辞呈. Additionally, some may forget to express gratitude in their letter, which is essential.

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Component Characters

辞cíto resign
HSK 713 strokes舌
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呈chéngto present to a superior
HSK 77 strokes口
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How to say (written) resignation in Chinese

“(written) resignation” in Chinese is辞呈cíchéng

辞呈 (cí chéng) refers to a written resignation letter that an employee submits to formally resign from their position. It is commonly used in professional contexts and signifies the end of an employment relationship, often requiring proper etiquette and format.

When to use 辞呈

When using 辞呈, ensure you maintain a formal tone, as it reflects professionalism. Common mistakes include using informal language or omitting necessary details. Be cautious with the tone, as a poorly phrased 辞呈 may lead to misunderstandings.

辞呈 or something close to it

辞职信 (cí zhí xìn) - use 辞呈 for formal contexts and official submissions, while 辞职信 is more commonly used in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 辞呈 with informal phrases for quitting, mistakenly using terms like '退出' (tuì chū) instead of the formal 辞呈. Additionally, some may forget to express gratitude in their letter, which is essential.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 辞呈

A 辞呈 should include a formal greeting, a clear statement of resignation, an expression of gratitude, and a closing. Make sure to date the letter.

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