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告辞 (gào cí): to say goodbye; to take one's leave

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HSK 7verb

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Pinyin
Meaning: to say goodbye; to take one's leave
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to say goodbye
to take ones leave

Chinese explanation

向主人或在场的人表示自己要离开，说一声再见再走。一般用在比较正式的场合，语气客气、有礼貌。例如客人起身对主人说，时间不早了，我该告辞了。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

(bound form) to say

HSK 7

to resign

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