abdicate in Chinese
abdicate in Chinese is 辞职 — abdicate means to formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
abdicate in Chinese
辞职
Pronounced: cí zhí
(transitive, obsolete) To disclaim and expel from the family, as a father his child; to disown; to disinherit. [mid 16th – early 19th c.]
What does "abdicate" mean?
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verb To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
"The king abdicated in favor of his younger brother."
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verb To fail to carry out a duty or responsibility one is expected to fulfill.
"Critics said the board had abdicated its responsibility to oversee spending."
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abdicate in a sentence
- The king abdicated in favor of his younger brother.
- Critics said the board had abdicated its responsibility to oversee spending.
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What is "abdicate" in Chinese?
"abdicate" in Chinese is 辞职. abdicate means: To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
How do you pronounce 辞职?
"abdicate" in Chinese is 辞职, pronounced "cí zhí".
How do you use "abdicate" in a sentence?
Example: "The king abdicated in favor of his younger brother." In Chinese, "abdicate" is 辞职.
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