Meaning
罢免 refers to the formal removal of a public official or person in authority from their position, often through legal or procedural means. It can describe impeachment, recall votes, or dismissal from office due to misconduct or loss of confidence. This is a formal, political, or administrative term used in governmental and organizational contexts.
Usage
罢免 is primarily used in political, governmental, and formal organizational contexts. It typically appears in news reports about government officials, corporate executives, or other authority figures being removed from their positions. The word carries a serious, formal register and implies an official process rather than casual firing or resignation.
Examples
- 01议会投票罢免了这位腐败的市长。.The council voted to recall the corrupt mayor.
- 02公民有权通过法定程序罢免不称职的官员。.Citizens have the right to remove incompetent officials through legal procedures.
Characters
Common collocations
- 罢免总统to impeach/recall the president
- 罢免权right of recall
- 罢免案recall motion, impeachment case
- 被罢免to be removed from office
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to stopping or ending something. 罢 originally meant to cease or stop an activity, while 免 meant to remove or exempt. Together they form a compound meaning to remove someone from their duties or position.