to resign

to make a formal speech or address an audience, often as a short introduction, a vote of thanks, or a commemorative message in person or in writing

to inform someone that one is departing or to formally take one's leave

the specific words, wording, or manner of expression used by someone

a reason or pretext given to justify a fault or explain away an action

to discharge or fire an employee from their position

the specific choice and use of words in speech or writing

dictionary (variant of [[词典|詞典|ci2 dian3]])

incumbent or duty-bound as a matter of moral responsibility; a duty that cannot be shirked

to resign from one's position or job voluntarily

to voluntarily leave or give up a job, office, or position

to decline (an appointment, invitation, etc.)

(written) resignation

to leave without saying goodbye

To pass away; to die; to depart from this world (literary).

to admit responsibility and resign

A short speech given when proposing a toast.

Cihai, a comprehensive Chinese encyclopedic dictionary first published in 1936.

An anthology of poetic songs, many from the state of Chu, collected in the Han dynasty

to speak in an evasive or unclear manner; to intentionally avoid giving a direct answer.

a general term for dictionaries, lexicons, and encyclopedias

literary embellishment; flowery language; rhetoric

unable to escape blame or responsibility for a mistake or fault

polite speech; diplomatic language; rhetoric

to bid farewell (to); to say goodbye (to)

to die; to depart from the world forever

to spare no effort

the choice and use of words in expression; diction

to not refuse or hesitate to undergo a task, hardship, or sacrifice

to resign from a job

to say goodbye or bid farewell before departing on a journey or leaving a position

oracle inscriptions of the Shang Dynasty (16th-11th century BC) on tortoiseshells or animal bones

to speak forcefully and with justice; to argue with the courage of one's convictions

(idiom) to speak forcibly out of a sense of righteousness

to make nothing of hardships

to decline gratefully

not shrinking from any sacrifice; ready to risk one's life to help

the art of writing or literary style; ornamentation in writing

to politely or tactfully refuse an invitation or request

to modestly or politely decline an offer, invitation, or honor

a term of respect or a polite expression

an excuse

to decline with sincere thanks

humble expressions and generous gifts

flattering words

to use vague or ambiguous language to avoid being direct or clear