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裁员

cáiyuán

Times can be tough for companies, and sometimes they need to 裁员 (cáiyuán). This means they have to lay off staff or dismiss employees.

It's not an easy decision, and it usually happens when a company needs to save money or reorganize. So, when you hear about a company needing to 裁员, it means some people will unfortunately lose their jobs.

When a company needs to reduce its workforce, it will 裁员 (cáiyuán). This verb means to lay off staff or dismiss employees. Usually, this happens due to economic reasons or restructuring, not because of an individual employee's performance. For example, if a business isn't doing well, they might announce they are going to 裁员. It's a common term you'll hear in business news.

When discussing employment, you will inevitably hear about companies needing to reduce their workforce. In Chinese, the verb for 'to lay off staff' or 'to dismiss employees' is 裁员 (cái yuán). This term specifically refers to a company's decision to terminate employment for economic reasons or restructuring, rather than for individual employee performance.

For example, you might hear news about a large tech company needing to 裁员 due to a downturn in the market. It's a common and important term to understand when talking about business and labor practices.

§ What does 裁员 mean?

Alright, let's talk about 裁员 (cáiyuán). This word is super common, unfortunately. It means 'to lay off staff' or 'to dismiss employees.' Think of it as a company reducing its workforce. You'll hear this a lot in business news, and sometimes in more personal conversations if someone you know is affected.

DEFINITION
To lay off staff, to dismiss employees.

§ Where you'll actually hear 裁员

This isn't a word you'll typically use casually with friends about your weekend plans. 裁员 pops up in very specific contexts:

  • Workplace discussions: If you work in China, especially in larger companies, you'll hear whispers or official announcements about 裁员. It's a serious topic.
  • News reports: Every time there's an economic downturn or a major company restructuring, news channels and websites will be reporting on 裁员.
  • Industry chats: People in certain industries, like tech or manufacturing, might discuss company layoffs as part of their industry's trends.

§ How 裁员 is used in sentences

Let's look at some practical examples to see how 裁员 functions in real sentences. Pay attention to its position as a verb.

公司决定裁员百分之十。

最近经济不好,很多企业都在裁员

他担心公司会裁员,所以压力很大。

§ Why is 裁员 important to know?

Knowing 裁员 is crucial for several reasons:

  • Understanding news: You'll grasp the real impact of economic reports and company announcements.
  • Workplace awareness: If you're in a professional environment, you'll understand sensitive conversations around job security and company performance.
  • Conversational relevance: While not a light topic, if someone you know is talking about their job or a friend's job, 裁员 might come up. It shows you're aware of current events.

§ Similar words and when to use 裁员

Okay, so you've learned 裁员 (cáiyuán) means 'to lay off staff' or 'to dismiss employees.' That's a good start. But Chinese, like any language, has different ways to say similar things, and knowing the nuances makes you sound more natural. Let's look at some related terms and when to use them.

DEFINITION
To lay off staff, to dismiss employees.

The key thing about 裁员 (cáiyuán) is that it usually refers to a company-wide or departmental decision to reduce its workforce. It's often due to economic reasons, restructuring, or declining business. It's not usually about an individual employee's performance, though it can affect individual employees.

§ 辞退 (cítuì) - To dismiss, to fire

This one is probably the closest in meaning to 'to dismiss' or 'to fire' someone due to their performance, misconduct, or other specific reasons related to that individual. It's more about the individual employee's termination rather than a broader company headcount reduction.

公司因为她经常迟到而辞退了她。

Gōngsī yīnwèi tā jīngcháng chídào ér cítuì le tā.
(The company dismissed her because she was often late.)

他被老板辞退了,因为工作表现不佳。

Tā bèi lǎobǎn cítuì le, yīnwèi gōngzuò biǎoxiàn bù jiā.
(He was fired by his boss due to poor work performance.)

§ 解雇 (jiěgù) - To fire, to dismiss

解雇 (jiěgù) is very similar to 辞退 (cítuì). In many contexts, they can be used interchangeably. However, 解雇 (jiěgù) can sometimes carry a slightly stronger or more formal tone of being 'fired.' It also focuses on the employer's action of terminating the employment contract.

公司决定解雇那名偷窃的员工。

Gōngsī juédìng jiěgù nà míng tōuqìe de yuángōng.
(The company decided to fire the employee who stole.)

他担心自己会被解雇

Tā dānxīn zìjǐ huì bèi jiěgù.
(He was worried he would be fired.)

§ 开除 (kāichú) - To expel, to discharge (from a position/group)

While 开除 (kāichú) can be used for employees, it's more common for expelling students from school or removing someone from a party/organization. When used for work, it implies a serious disciplinary action, like being 'discharged' for gross misconduct. It's often harsher than 辞退 (cítuì) or 解雇 (jiěgù).

他因为作弊被学校开除了。

Tā yīnwèi zuòbì bèi xuéxiào kāichú le.
(He was expelled from school for cheating.)

那个警察因为收受贿赂被开除公职。

Nà ge jǐngchá yīnwèi shōushòu huìlù bèi kāichú gōngzhí.
(That police officer was discharged from public office for accepting bribes.)

§ Summary: When to use which word

  • 裁员 (cáiyuán): Use this for large-scale layoffs, typically company-driven and often for economic reasons. It implies a reduction in workforce, not necessarily due to individual fault.

    受经济危机影响,许多公司开始裁员

    Shòu jīngjì wēijī yǐngxiǎng, xǔduō gōngsī kāishǐ cáiyuán.
    (Affected by the economic crisis, many companies started to lay off staff.)

  • 辞退 (cítuì) / 解雇 (jiěgù): Use these for individual dismissals or firings, usually due to performance, misconduct, or other specific reasons related to that employee. They are often interchangeable.

    他因为经常迟到被辞退了。

    Tā yīnwèi jīngcháng chídào bèi cítuì le.
    (He was dismissed because he was often late.)

  • 开除 (kāichú): Use this for expulsion from an organization (like school or a party) or a very severe discharge from employment due to serious disciplinary issues or criminal behavior.

    这名员工因严重违反公司规定而被开除

    Zhè míng yuángōng yīn yánzhòng wéifǎn gōngsī guīdìng ér bèi kāichú.
    (This employee was fired due to serious violation of company regulations.)

Got it? Pay attention to the context and who is doing what to whom. This will help you pick the right word every time.

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"公司宣布,由于经济不景气,将裁员百分之十。(The company announced it would lay off ten percent of its staff due to the economic downturn.)"

Neutro

"他因为工作表现不佳被解雇了。(He was fired/dismissed because of poor work performance.)"

Informal

"老板一不高兴就把他给炒鱿鱼了。(The boss fired him/gave him the boot when he was unhappy.)"

Child friendly

"叔叔的工厂关门了,所以他没有工作了。(Uncle's factory closed, so he doesn't have a job anymore.)"

Gíria

"公司破产了,我们都得卷铺盖走人了。(The company went bankrupt, we all have to pack our bags and leave.)"

Curiosidade

The character 裁 (cái) can also be found in words related to tailoring, like 裁缝 (cáiféng, tailor), where it implies 'cutting fabric'.

Guia de pronúncia

UK ts'ai-ywan
US ts'ai-ywan
first syllable on 裁 (cái)
Rima com
tai-yuan chai-yuan shai-yuan
Erros comuns
  • Mispronouncing the 'c' in 裁 (cái) as an English 'ch' sound instead of a 'ts' sound.
  • Incorrectly toning the 'yuan' in 员 (yuán), which is a second tone (rising tone).

Gramática essencial

Subject + 裁员 + (Object)

公司裁员了很多人。(The company laid off many people.)

Subject + 被 + 裁员 + (了)

他被裁员了。(He was laid off.)

因为…所以… + 裁员

因为经济不景气,所以公司裁员了。(Because of the economic downturn, the company laid off staff.)

为了… + 裁员

为了削减成本,公司决定裁员。(To cut costs, the company decided to lay off employees.)

裁员 + 数量/程度

这次裁员规模很大。(The scale of this layoff is very large.)

Exemplos por nível

1

公司 裁员 了 很多 人。

The company laid off many people.

2

因为 经济 不好,工厂 决定 裁员。

Because the economy is not good, the factory decided to lay off staff.

3

他 的 公司 最近 在 裁员。

His company is laying off staff recently.

4

经理 说 公司 不会 裁员。

The manager said the company would not lay off staff.

5

我们 公司 去年 裁员 了 一些 员工。

Our company laid off some employees last year.

6

他们 担心 公司 会 裁员。

They are worried the company will lay off staff.

7

这家 小 公司 裁员 了 三个 人。

This small company laid off three people.

8

听说 这家 商店 要 裁员。

I heard this shop is going to lay off staff.

1

公司 去年 裁员 了 很多 人。

The company laid off many people last year.

2

听说 他们 要 裁员,我 有点儿 担心。

I heard they are going to lay off staff, I'm a little worried.

3

经济 不好,很多 工厂 都 在 裁员。

The economy is bad, many factories are laying off workers.

4

她 因为 公司 裁员 而 失业 了。

She lost her job because the company laid off staff.

5

这次 裁员 对 我们 影响 很大。

This layoff has a big impact on us.

6

他们 不想 裁员,所以 减少 了 工资。

They don't want to lay off staff, so they reduced salaries.

7

经理 说 公司 不会 裁员。

The manager said the company would not lay off staff.

8

我 朋友 的 公司 上个月 裁员 了 十几 个人。

My friend's company laid off more than ten people last month.

1

因为经济不好,公司不得不裁员。

Because the economy is not good, the company had to lay off staff.

经济 (jīngjì): economy; 不好 (bù hǎo): not good; 不得不 (bùdébù): have to, cannot but

2

他担心公司会裁员,所以他每天努力工作。

He is worried the company will lay off staff, so he works hard every day.

担心 (dānxīn): to worry; 会 (huì): will; 努力 (nǔlì): diligent; 工作 (gōngzuò): to work

3

公司去年裁员了一百多人。

The company laid off over a hundred people last year.

去年 (qùnián): last year; 一百多 (yìbǎi duō): over a hundred; 人 (rén): people

4

听说他们公司要裁员,是真的吗?

I heard their company is going to lay off staff, is it true?

听说 (tīngshuō): to hear; 要 (yào): going to; 是真的吗 (shì zhēnde ma): is it true?

5

为了节省开支,很多公司选择裁员。

In order to save expenses, many companies choose to lay off staff.

为了 (wèile): in order to; 节省 (jiéshěng): to save; 开支 (kāizhī): expenses; 选择 (xuǎnzé): to choose

6

裁员对员工来说是一个非常大的打击。

Layoffs are a very big blow to employees.

对...来说 (duì...láishuō): for...; 员工 (yuángōng): employee; 非常 (fēicháng): very; 大的打击 (dàde dǎjī): a big blow

7

他因为公司裁员而失业了。

He became unemployed because the company laid off staff.

因为 (yīnwèi): because; 而 (ér): therefore, as a result; 失业 (shīyè): to lose one's job, to be unemployed

8

这次裁员影响了我们部门一半的人。

This round of layoffs affected half the people in our department.

这次 (zhècì): this time; 影响 (yǐngxiǎng): to affect; 部门 (bùmén): department; 一半 (yíbàn): half

1

这家公司因为经济不景气,不得不裁员。

This company had to lay off employees due to the economic downturn.

因为...不得不... (yīnwèi...bùdébú...): because...had to...

2

公司宣布大规模裁员,引起了员工的不满。

The company announced large-scale layoffs, causing employee dissatisfaction.

引起了...不满 (yǐnqǐle...bùmǎn): caused...dissatisfaction

3

他们担心如果业绩继续下滑,公司会裁员。

They worry that if performance continues to decline, the company will lay off staff.

如果...会... (rúguǒ...huì...): if...will...

4

为了节约成本,一些工厂选择裁员。

To save costs, some factories chose to lay off staff.

为了...选择... (wèile...xuǎnzé...): in order to...choose to...

5

虽然裁员决定很难,但对公司的未来是必要的。

Although the decision to lay off staff is difficult, it is necessary for the company's future.

虽然...但... (suīrán...dàn...): although...but...

6

政府部门正在努力避免大规模裁员。

Government departments are working hard to avoid large-scale layoffs.

正在努力... (zhèngzài nǔlì...): are working hard to...

7

很多小企业在疫情期间被迫裁员。

Many small businesses were forced to lay off employees during the pandemic.

被迫... (bèipò...): were forced to...

8

如果公司管理不善,最终可能会导致裁员。

If a company is poorly managed, it may eventually lead to layoffs.

如果...可能导致... (rúguǒ...kěnéng dǎozhì...): if...may lead to...

1

这家公司因为经济不景气,不得不裁员。

This company had to lay off employees due to the economic downturn.

2

裁员的消息让所有员工都感到不安。

The news of layoffs made all employees feel uneasy.

3

公司承诺,在裁员时会给予合理的补偿。

The company promised to provide reasonable compensation during the layoffs.

4

很多小企业在疫情期间面临裁员的压力。

Many small businesses faced pressure to lay off staff during the pandemic.

5

为了提高效率,一些部门可能会裁员。

To improve efficiency, some departments might lay off employees.

6

政府正在努力避免大规模裁员。

The government is working hard to avoid large-scale layoffs.

7

如果公司业绩持续下滑,裁员是不可避免的。

If company performance continues to decline, layoffs are inevitable.

8

他担心自己的部门会成为下一批裁员的对象。

He worried his department would be the next target for layoffs.

Colocações comuns

大规模裁员 large-scale layoffs
公司裁员 company layoffs
企业裁员 enterprise layoffs
被迫裁员 forced layoffs
宣布裁员 announce layoffs
避免裁员 avoid layoffs
经历裁员 experience layoffs
裁员计划 layoff plan
裁员潮 wave of layoffs
裁员补偿 layoff compensation

Frases Comuns

公司决定裁员。

The company decided to lay off staff.

他们担心会被裁员。

They are worried about being laid off.

经济不景气导致了裁员。

Economic recession led to layoffs.

许多员工在裁员中失去了工作。

Many employees lost their jobs in the layoffs.

公司正在考虑裁员以削减成本。

The company is considering layoffs to cut costs.

这次裁员影响了数百人。

These layoffs affected hundreds of people.

管理层宣布了裁员的消息。

Management announced the news of layoffs.

我们希望避免裁员。

We hope to avoid layoffs.

裁员对士气有很大影响。

Layoffs have a big impact on morale.

他因为公司裁员而失业了。

He lost his job because of company layoffs.

Frequentemente confundido com

裁员 vs 辞职 (cízhí)

This means to resign (the employee chooses to leave), which is the opposite of '裁员' (the company dismisses the employee).

裁员 vs 失业 (shīyè)

This refers to the state of being unemployed, which can be a result of '裁员' but is not the act of laying off itself.

裁员 vs 解散 (jiěsàn)

This means to disband or dissolve (a group, organization, or company), not specifically to lay off individual employees, though it can lead to job losses.

Padrões gramaticais

Verb-object structure: 裁员 can be used directly with the company as the subject. Passive voice with 被 (bèi): To express being laid off. Causality with 因为...所以... (yīnwèi...suǒyǐ...): To explain reasons for layoffs. Quantifiers: Using numbers to specify how many people are laid off. Verb + 宣布 (xuānbù): To announce layoffs. Verb + 面临 (miànlín): To face the risk of layoffs. Verb + 对...产生影响 (duì...chǎnshēng yǐngxiǎng): To describe the impact of layoffs. Noun phrase: 裁员 can also function as a noun, e.g., '裁员计划' (cái yuán jìhuà) - layoff plan.

Fácil de confundir

裁员 vs 解雇 (jiěgù)

Both '裁员' and '解雇' mean to dismiss employees. The key difference lies in the reason for dismissal.

'解雇' is often used when an individual employee is dismissed due to their performance, misconduct, or other specific reasons related to that individual. It can also be used in a broader sense, but generally implies a more direct reason for the individual's dismissal.

他因为工作失职而被解雇了。(Tā yīnwèi gōngzuò shīzhí ér bèi jiěgù le.) - He was fired because of his dereliction of duty.

裁员 vs 开除 (kāichú)

'开除' also means to dismiss, but it carries a stronger connotation of disciplinary action.

'开除' is typically used when someone is expelled from an organization, school, or job due to severe misconduct, violations of rules, or criminal behavior. It implies a more serious consequence than '解雇'.

那个学生因为作弊被学校开除了。(Nàgè xuéshēng yīnwèi zuòbì bèi xuéxiào kāichú le.) - That student was expelled from school for cheating.

裁员 vs 辞退 (cítuì)

'辞退' is another term for dismissing employees, similar to '解雇' and '裁员'.

'辞退' is often used in a more general sense to mean that an employer terminates an employee's contract, sometimes due to a lack of work or other business reasons, but can also be for individual performance. It can be a softer term than '解雇' or '开除', but its meaning can overlap with both.

公司决定辞退几名表现不佳的员工。(Gōngsī juédìng cítuì jǐ míng biǎoxiàn bù jiā de yuángōng.) - The company decided to dismiss several underperforming employees.

裁员 vs 下岗 (xiàgǎng)

'下岗' literally means 'off-post' or 'laid off', making it very close in meaning to '裁员'.

'下岗' was more commonly used in the past, particularly in the context of state-owned enterprise reforms in China, where large numbers of workers were laid off. While '裁员' is a more general and contemporary term for layoffs due to economic reasons or restructuring, '下岗' might still evoke that historical context for some speakers.

许多工厂工人因为企业重组而下岗了。(Xǔduō gōngchǎng gōngrén yīnwèi qǐyè chóngzǔ ér xiàgǎng le.) - Many factory workers were laid off due to enterprise restructuring.

裁员 vs 停职 (tíngzhí)

While '停职' involves an employee temporarily leaving their position, it's not a permanent dismissal like '裁员'.

'停职' means to suspend someone from their job, usually temporarily, often due to an ongoing investigation or as a disciplinary measure before a final decision (like dismissal) is made. The employee is still technically employed but is not working.

他因为涉嫌贪污被停职了。(Tā yīnwèi shèxián tānwū bèi tíngzhí le.) - He was suspended from his job on suspicion of corruption.

Padrões de frases

A2

公司 + 裁员

我的公司裁员了很多人。(Wǒ de gōngsī cái yuán le hěn duō rén.) - My company laid off many people.

B1

A 公司 + 裁员 + B 员工

这家公司裁员了所有销售人员。(Zhè jiā gōngsī cái yuán le suǒyǒu xiāoshòu rényuán.) - This company laid off all sales staff.

B1

被 + 裁员

他被裁员了。(Tā bèi cái yuán le.) - He was laid off.

B2

因为...,所以... 裁员

因为经济不好,公司不得不裁员。(Yīnwèi jīngjì bù hǎo, gōngsī bùdébù cái yuán.) - Because the economy is bad, the company had no choice but to lay off staff.

B2

裁员 + 多少人

他们计划裁员五百人。(Tāmen jìhuà cái yuán wǔbǎi rén.) - They plan to lay off 500 people.

C1

公司 + 宣布 + 裁员

这家公司宣布裁员百分之十的员工。(Zhè jiā gōngsī xuānbù cái yuán bǎifēnzhī shí de yuángōng.) - This company announced a 10% staff layoff.

C1

面临 + 裁员 + 风险

许多小企业面临裁员风险。(Xǔduō xiǎo qǐyè miànlín cái yuán fēngxiǎn.) - Many small businesses face the risk of layoffs.

C2

对... 裁员 + 产生影响

这次裁员对公司文化产生了负面影响。(Zhè cì cái yuán duì gōngsī wénhuà chǎnshēng le fùmiàn yǐngxiǎng.) - This layoff had a negative impact on the company culture.

Como usar

When talking about companies reducing their workforce, 裁员 (cáiyuán) is the word you'll use. It's a verb and it means 'to lay off staff' or 'to dismiss employees'. It's usually about economic reasons, not personal performance.

Examples:
这家公司裁员了百分之十的员工。
(This company laid off ten percent of its employees.)

经济不好导致很多公司都在裁员
(The bad economy has led many companies to lay off staff.)

Erros comuns

A common mistake is confusing 裁员 (cáiyuán) with firing someone for poor performance. While both result in job loss, 裁员 is generally due to company restructuring or economic downturns, affecting multiple employees.

If someone is fired for a specific reason like misconduct or poor work, you would use 解雇 (jiěgù) or 开除 (kāichú) instead.

For example, you wouldn't say:
他因为工作表现不好被公司裁员了。 (Incorrect)
(He was laid off by the company because of his poor work performance.)

You should say:
他因为工作表现不好被公司解雇了。 (Correct)
(He was fired by the company because of his poor work performance.)

Dicas

Understanding 裁员

The word 裁员 (cáiyuán) is a verb that means to lay off staff or to dismiss employees. It's a common term in business and news.

Breaking Down the Characters

Let's look at the characters: 裁 (cái) means to cut or reduce, and 员 (yuán) refers to personnel or members. So, literally, it's 'cut personnel'.

Common Usage: Companies Laying Off

You'll often hear this in the context of companies. For example: 公司决定裁员。(Gōngsī juédìng cáiyuán.) - The company decided to lay off staff.

Impact on Employees

When someone is laid off, you can say 他们被裁员了。(Tāmen bèi cáiyuán le.) - They were laid off. The 被 (bèi) indicates a passive voice.

Synonyms and Related Words

While 裁员 is common, you might also hear 解雇 (jiěgù) which means to fire, often implying a more direct dismissal due to performance. 裁员 is usually about economic reasons.

Using in Sentences: Cause and Effect

You can link it to reasons: 因为经济不好,很多公司都裁员了。(Yīnwèi jīngjì bù hǎo, hěnduō gōngsī dōu cáiyuán le.) - Because the economy is bad, many companies laid off staff.

Discussing Layoffs

If you want to talk about the act of laying off, you can use 裁员 (cáiyuán) directly. For example: 裁员是一个艰难的决定。(Cáiyuán shì yīgè jiānnán de juédìng.) - Laying off staff is a difficult decision.

Impact on the Job Market

This word is crucial for discussing employment trends. 裁员潮 (cáiyuán cháo) means a wave of layoffs. This is a good phrase to know.

Formal Contexts

You'll encounter 裁员 frequently in business reports, news articles, and discussions about the economic climate. It's a formal, standard term.

Practice with Examples

Try making your own sentences. For example: 这家工厂去年裁员了百分之二十的员工。(Zhè jiā gōngchǎng qùnián cáiyuán le bǎifēnzhī'èrshí de yuángōng.) - This factory laid off twenty percent of its employees last year.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Imagine a tailor (裁, cái) cutting (员, yuán) people from the payroll. 裁员 (cái yuán) is to lay off staff.

Associação visual

Picture a pair of giant scissors snipping away at a crowd of little stick figures, representing employees being laid off. The scissors are labeled '裁员'.

Word Web

公司 (gōngsī) - company 员工 (yuángōng) - employee 失业 (shīyè) - to lose a job, unemployment 经济 (jīngjì) - economy 岗位 (gǎngwèi) - position, post

Desafio

Translate the following sentences: 1. 经济不景气,公司不得不裁员。(Jīngjì bù jǐngqì, gōngsī bù dé bù cái yuán.) - The economy is not good, the company has no choice but to lay off staff. 2. 许多员工担心公司会裁员。(Xǔduō yuángōng dānxīn gōngsī huì cái yuán.) - Many employees are worried that the company will lay off staff.

Origem da palavra

Composed of 裁 (cái) 'to cut; to reduce' and 员 (yuán) 'member; personnel'.

Significado original: The characters literally combine to mean 'cut staff' or 'reduce personnel'.

Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic branch (Chinese)

Contexto cultural

In Chinese business culture, 裁员 (cáiyuán) is often a sensitive topic and is usually a last resort for companies facing economic difficulties. There's often a strong emphasis on maintaining harmonious labor relations, and mass layoffs can sometimes lead to social unrest or government intervention if not handled carefully. Companies might first explore options like reducing bonuses or working hours before resorting to layoffs.

Teste-se 114 perguntas

writing A1

Write a short sentence using '裁员' to say 'The company wants to lay off staff.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

公司要裁员。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing A1

Translate this sentence into Chinese: 'They are laying off many people.'

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Sample answer

他们裁员很多人。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing A1

Write a simple sentence describing a company that had to lay off staff.

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Sample answer

那家公司不得不裁员。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
reading A1

为什么工厂裁员了?

Read this passage:

因为经济不好,工厂裁员了。很多人失去了工作。

为什么工厂裁员了?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 经济不好

文章中说“因为经济不好,工厂裁员了。”

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 经济不好

文章中说“因为经济不好,工厂裁员了。”

reading A1

我的朋友为什么担心?

Read this passage:

我的朋友的公司去年裁员了。他很担心。

我的朋友为什么担心?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 他的公司裁员了

文章中说“我的朋友的公司去年裁员了。他很担心。”

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 他的公司裁员了

文章中说“我的朋友的公司去年裁员了。他很担心。”

reading A1

这个商店裁员的原因是什么?

Read this passage:

这个商店要裁员,因为没有足够的顾客。

这个商店裁员的原因是什么?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 没有足够的顾客

文章中说“这个商店要裁员,因为没有足够的顾客。”

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 没有足够的顾客

文章中说“这个商店要裁员,因为没有足够的顾客。”

sentence order A1

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 他是老师

This sentence means 'He is a teacher.' The correct order is Subject-Verb-Object.

sentence order A1

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 我爱北京

This sentence means 'I love Beijing.' The correct order is Subject-Verb-Object.

sentence order A1

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 你吃苹果吗

This sentence means 'Do you eat apples?' The correct order is Subject-Verb-Object and '吗' at the end for a question.

multiple choice A2

公司因为经济不好,决定___一些员工。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

The sentence says the company decided to do something to some employees because of a bad economy. '裁员' (to lay off staff) fits the context of a bad economy.

multiple choice A2

很多公司在经济衰退时会选择___。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

During an economic recession (经济衰退), companies often choose to lay off staff (裁员) to cut costs.

multiple choice A2

她很担心她的公司会___。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

If someone is worried about their company, the possibility of layoffs (裁员) is a common concern.

true false A2

如果公司生意很好,他们可能会裁员。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

If a company's business is good (生意很好), they are unlikely to lay off staff (裁员); they might even hire more people.

true false A2

“裁员”的意思是公司减少员工数量。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro

'裁员' means that a company reduces the number of employees, which is true to its definition.

true false A2

公司裁员后,员工的工作会更多。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

When a company lays off staff, the laid-off employees lose their jobs, so their work does not increase.

listening A2

The company laid off many people last year.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 公司去年裁员了很多人。
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
listening A2

I heard their company is going to lay off staff.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 听说他们公司要裁员了。
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
listening A2

The economy is not good, many companies choose to lay off employees.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 经济不好,很多公司都选择裁员。
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

因为经济不景气,公司不得不裁员。

Focus: cái yuán

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

他很担心公司会裁员。

Focus: hěn dān xīn

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

这次裁员对他影响很大。

Focus: yǐng xiǎng hěn dà

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing A2

Write a short sentence about a company laying off employees due to economic reasons.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

因为经济不好,公司不得不裁员。(Because the economy is not good, the company had to lay off staff.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing A2

Imagine you are an HR manager. Write a short announcement (one sentence) about a company decision to lay off staff. Don't mention the reason.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

公司决定裁员一部分员工。(The company has decided to lay off some employees.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing A2

Write a sentence describing a person who is worried about being laid off.

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Sample answer

他很担心公司会裁员,他会失去工作。(He is very worried that the company will lay off staff and he will lose his job.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
reading A2

为什么这家工厂要裁员? (Why did this factory lay off staff?)

Read this passage:

这家工厂最近生意不好,所以他们决定裁员。很多工人因此失去了工作,他们都很不开心。 (This factory's business hasn't been good recently, so they decided to lay off staff. Many workers lost their jobs because of this, and they are all very unhappy.)

为什么这家工厂要裁员? (Why did this factory lay off staff?)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 因为生意不好

文章中明确提到“这家工厂最近生意不好,所以他们决定裁员。” (The passage clearly states 'This factory's business hasn't been good recently, so they decided to lay off staff.')

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 因为生意不好

文章中明确提到“这家工厂最近生意不好,所以他们决定裁员。” (The passage clearly states 'This factory's business hasn't been good recently, so they decided to lay off staff.')

reading A2

小李为什么担心? (Why is Xiao Li worried?)

Read this passage:

小李的公司今年效益不好,为了节省开支,公司不得不裁员。小李很担心自己会被裁掉。 (Xiao Li's company is not doing well this year. To save costs, the company had to lay off staff. Xiao Li is very worried that he will be laid off.)

小李为什么担心? (Why is Xiao Li worried?)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 因为公司要裁员

文章中提到“小李很担心自己会被裁掉。” (The passage mentions 'Xiao Li is very worried that he will be laid off.')

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 因为公司要裁员

文章中提到“小李很担心自己会被裁掉。” (The passage mentions 'Xiao Li is very worried that he will be laid off.')

reading A2

根据这段话,裁员的主要目的是什么? (According to this passage, what is the main purpose of laying off staff?)

Read this passage:

很多大公司在经济不好的时候都会裁员。这是一种常见的节省成本的方式。 (Many large companies lay off staff when the economy is bad. This is a common way to save costs.)

根据这段话,裁员的主要目的是什么? (According to this passage, what is the main purpose of laying off staff?)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 节省成本

文章中提到“这是一种常见的节省成本的方式。” (The passage mentions 'This is a common way to save costs.')

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 节省成本

文章中提到“这是一种常见的节省成本的方式。” (The passage mentions 'This is a common way to save costs.')

sentence order A2

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 公司要裁员

This sentence means 'The company is going to lay off staff.' '公司' (gōngsī) means company, '要' (yào) means to be going to, and '裁员' (cáiyuán) means to lay off staff.

sentence order A2

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 很多员工被裁员

This sentence means 'Many employees were laid off.' '很多' (hěnduō) means many, '员工' (yuángōng) means employee, '被' (bèi) is a passive marker, and '裁员' (cáiyuán) means to lay off staff.

sentence order A2

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 他们决定裁员因为经济不好

This sentence means 'They decided to lay off staff because the economy is not good.' '他们' (tāmen) means they, '决定' (juédìng) means to decide, '裁员' (cáiyuán) means to lay off staff, '因为' (yīnwèi) means because, '经济' (jīngjì) means economy, and '不好' (bù hǎo) means not good.

fill blank B1

公司因为经营不善,不得不___一些员工。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

The company was not doing well, so it had to lay off some employees. '裁员' (cáiyuán) means to lay off staff.

fill blank B1

经济不景气,很多企业都面临___的压力。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

Due to the economic downturn, many companies are facing the pressure to lay off staff. '裁员' (cáiyuán) fits this context.

fill blank B1

她很担心公司会___,因为她听说最近生意不好。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

She is worried the company will lay off staff because she heard business has been bad recently. '裁员' (cáiyuán) means to lay off staff.

fill blank B1

公司宣布了一项大规模的___计划。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

The company announced a large-scale layoff plan. '裁员' (cáiyuán) is the correct term for laying off staff.

fill blank B1

为了节省开支,这家工厂决定___四分之一的工人。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

To save expenses, this factory decided to lay off a quarter of its workers. '裁员' (cáiyuán) means to dismiss employees.

fill blank B1

受到疫情影响,不少航空公司都不得不___员工。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

Affected by the pandemic, many airlines had to lay off employees. '裁员' (cáiyuán) means to lay off staff.

listening B1

The company had to lay off staff due to the economic downturn. What did the company have to do?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 公司因为经济不景气,不得不裁员。
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
listening B1

I heard their company laid off many people recently. What happened at their company?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 听说他们公司最近裁员了很多人。
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
listening B1

To save costs, the factory decided to lay off staff. What did the factory decide?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 为了节约成本,工厂决定裁员。
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

公司因为经济不景气,不得不裁员。

Focus: cái yuán

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

裁员对员工来说是一个非常艰难的决定。

Focus: cái yuán

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

很多公司在经济下行时都会考虑裁员。

Focus: cái yuán

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
fill blank B2

公司因经营不善,不得不大量______员工。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

The company was not operating well, so it had to lay off a large number of employees. '裁员' (cáiyuán) means to lay off staff.

fill blank B2

经济形势不好,很多企业都面临______的压力。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

The economic situation is not good, and many companies are facing the pressure of layoffs. '裁员' (cáiyuán) means to lay off staff.

fill blank B2

为了降低成本,这家工厂决定______一部分工人。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

In order to reduce costs, this factory decided to lay off some workers. '裁员' (cáiyuán) means to lay off staff.

fill blank B2

公司宣布______计划后,员工们都很担心。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

After the company announced the layoff plan, employees were very worried. '裁员' (cáiyuán) means to lay off staff.

fill blank B2

政府呼吁企业尽量避免______,保障就业稳定。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

The government called on enterprises to avoid layoffs as much as possible and ensure stable employment. '裁员' (cáiyuán) means to lay off staff.

fill blank B2

这家初创公司在资金链断裂后,不得不进行大规模的______。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

After the startup company's capital chain broke, it had to undergo large-scale layoffs. '裁员' (cáiyuán) means to lay off staff.

multiple choice B2

公司决定大规模___,许多员工因此失业。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

The sentence describes a company letting go of many employees, which aligns with '裁员' (to lay off staff).

multiple choice B2

由于市场不景气,这家工厂不得不___了三分之一的工人。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

The context of a 'sluggish market' causing a factory to reduce its workforce directly points to '裁员' (to lay off staff).

multiple choice B2

面对经济压力,公司采取了___的措施来降低运营成本。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

To 'lower operating costs' in the face of 'economic pressure', '裁员' (to lay off staff) is a common measure.

true false B2

公司因为业绩良好而决定裁员。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

Companies usually lay off staff due to poor performance or economic difficulties, not good performance.

true false B2

裁员通常是为了增加公司的员工数量。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

The purpose of '裁员' (to lay off staff) is to reduce the number of employees, not increase it.

true false B2

许多公司在经济衰退时期都会考虑裁员。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro

During an economic recession, companies often resort to '裁员' (to lay off staff) to cut costs and survive.

writing B2

Imagine you are a CEO. Write a short internal memo to your employees explaining that due to recent economic downturns, the company has to implement some cost-cutting measures, including layoffs. Try to express empathy while being direct.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

各位同事: 鉴于当前经济不景气,我们不得不做出一些艰难的决定,其中包括裁员。我知道这个消息对大家来说很突然,我理解各位的担忧。我们承诺会尽力提供支持。 (Dear colleagues: Given the current economic downturn, we have had to make some difficult decisions, including layoffs. I know this news comes as a surprise to everyone, and I understand your concerns. We promise to do our best to provide support.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing B2

You are a reporter. Write a headline and a short paragraph for a news article about a major tech company announcing significant layoffs. Focus on the facts and the impact.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

标题:科技巨头宣布大规模裁员,市场震荡。 正文:某知名科技公司今日宣布将裁员千人,以应对市场变化。此举预计将对行业产生重大影响。 (Headline: Tech giant announces large-scale layoffs, market shaken. Body: A well-known tech company announced today that it will lay off thousands of employees to cope with market changes. This move is expected to have a significant impact on the industry.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing B2

Write a short email to a friend who was recently laid off. Express your sympathy and offer practical support, such as helping them look for new jobs or connecting them with your network.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

亲爱的[朋友的名字]: 听到你被裁员的消息,我很难过。我知道这一定很难,但请记住我在这里支持你。如果你需要任何帮助,无论是找工作还是想和我的朋友们联系,请告诉我。 (Dear [Friend's Name]: I'm so sorry to hear about your layoff. I know this must be incredibly difficult, but please remember I'm here for you. If you need any help, whether it's looking for jobs or connecting with my network, just let me know.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
reading B2

根据这段文字,这家汽车制造商裁员的原因是什么?

Read this passage:

由于全球经济放缓,许多跨国公司都在调整其全球战略。最近,一家知名的汽车制造商宣布,为了降低运营成本并提高竞争力,他们将在几个主要市场进行大规模裁员。这一决定引起了员工和工会的强烈不满。

根据这段文字,这家汽车制造商裁员的原因是什么?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 全球经济放缓和降低成本 (Global economic slowdown and cost reduction)

文章中明确提到“由于全球经济放缓”和“为了降低运营成本并提高竞争力”是裁员的原因。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 全球经济放缓和降低成本 (Global economic slowdown and cost reduction)

文章中明确提到“由于全球经济放缓”和“为了降低运营成本并提高竞争力”是裁员的原因。

reading B2

除了市场竞争加剧,该公司裁员的另一个主要原因是什么?

Read this passage:

某科技公司在去年经历了快速增长,但今年由于市场竞争加剧和新产品研发投入过大,公司利润受到了严重影响。管理层最终决定裁员20%,以确保公司的长期可持续发展。被裁员工将获得N+1的赔偿金。

除了市场竞争加剧,该公司裁员的另一个主要原因是什么?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 新产品研发投入过大 (Excessive investment in new product development)

文章中提到了“市场竞争加剧和新产品研发投入过大”是导致公司利润受损并最终裁员的原因。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 新产品研发投入过大 (Excessive investment in new product development)

文章中提到了“市场竞争加剧和新产品研发投入过大”是导致公司利润受损并最终裁员的原因。

reading B2

根据这段文字,裁员除了能帮助企业生存外,还可能带来什么负面影响?

Read this passage:

在经济下行期间,企业裁员往往被视为一种艰难但必要的生存策略。然而,这种策略也可能带来负面影响,例如员工士气低落、剩余员工工作压力增大,甚至可能损害公司的品牌形象。因此,企业在做出裁员决定时,需要权衡利弊。

根据这段文字,裁员除了能帮助企业生存外,还可能带来什么负面影响?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 员工士气低落和品牌形象受损 (Low employee morale and damaged brand image)

文章中明确指出负面影响包括“员工士气低落、剩余员工工作压力增大,甚至可能损害公司的品牌形象”。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 员工士气低落和品牌形象受损 (Low employee morale and damaged brand image)

文章中明确指出负面影响包括“员工士气低落、剩余员工工作压力增大,甚至可能损害公司的品牌形象”。

sentence order B2

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Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 公司因为经济不景气而裁员

The company laid off staff because of the economic downturn.

sentence order B2

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Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 许多工厂面临裁员的压力

Many factories are facing pressure to lay off staff.

sentence order B2

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Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 这次裁员影响了数百名员工

This round of layoffs affected hundreds of employees.

fill blank C1

公司因经营不善,不得不___了百分之十的员工。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

Context indicates the company is not doing well, so 'laying off staff' (裁员) is the appropriate action. '招聘' means to recruit, '奖励' means to reward, and '提拔' means to promote.

fill blank C1

经济不景气导致许多企业开始___,以降低运营成本。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

In a struggling economy, businesses often lay off employees (裁员) to cut costs. '扩张' means to expand, '投资' means to invest, and '创新' means to innovate.

fill blank C1

面对自动化技术的冲击,一些传统行业正在经历大规模的___。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

Automation often leads to job displacement, so 'laying off staff' (裁员) is a common consequence for traditional industries. '升级' means to upgrade, '转型' means to transform, and '发展' means to develop.

fill blank C1

听说公司计划下个月___,很多人都感到不安。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

If people are feeling uneasy, it's likely due to news of layoffs (裁员). '加薪' means a raise, '放假' means holiday, and '招聘' means recruitment.

fill blank C1

政府出台了政策,鼓励企业在困难时期尽量不___。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

Governments often encourage companies to avoid layoffs (裁员) during tough times to protect employment. '减税' means tax reduction, '贷款' means loan, and '出口' means export.

fill blank C1

经过评估,公司决定___掉一些表现不佳的部门。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

If departments are underperforming, a company might choose to lay off staff (裁员) from those areas. '保留' means to retain, '扩大' means to expand, and '合并' means to merge.

multiple choice C1

公司因经营不善,不得不___大量员工。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员 (cáiyuán - lay off staff)

The company is performing poorly, so they have to lay off a large number of employees. '裁员' fits the context of reducing staff due to financial difficulties.

multiple choice C1

经济衰退导致许多企业选择___以削减成本。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员 (cáiyuán - lay off staff)

Economic recession leads many companies to choose '裁员' to cut costs. Expanding, increasing production, or innovating are generally not cost-cutting measures in a recession.

multiple choice C1

在科技公司,___是很常见的现象,尤其是当市场变化迅速时。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员 (cáiyuán - lay off staff)

In tech companies, '裁员' is a common phenomenon, especially when the market changes rapidly. Salary raises, promotions, or holidays are not directly related to market changes causing job losses.

true false C1

当公司业绩很好时,通常会选择裁员。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

Companies typically lay off staff when business performance is poor, not good. When performance is good, they might expand or hire more.

true false C1

被裁员意味着员工不再受雇于这家公司。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro

To be laid off ('裁员') directly means that an employee's employment with that company is terminated.

true false C1

企业裁员通常是为了增加员工福利。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

Companies usually lay off staff to cut costs or restructure, not to increase employee benefits. Layoffs often lead to reduced benefits for remaining staff or those laid off.

writing C1

Imagine your company is facing financial difficulties. Write a short paragraph explaining the difficult decision to lay off some employees, using the word '裁员'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

由于公司面临经济困难,我们不得不做出艰难的裁员决定,以确保公司的长期发展。我们对受影响的员工表示深切的歉意和感谢。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing C1

Write a short news headline announcing that a major tech company has decided to lay off a significant portion of its workforce. Use '裁员' in your headline.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

某大型科技公司宣布大规模裁员,数千员工将受影响。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing C1

Describe a hypothetical scenario where a company avoided having to lay off staff by implementing alternative cost-cutting measures. Use '裁员' in your explanation of what they avoided.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

为了避免裁员,公司采取了多种成本削减措施,例如减少出差和暂停招聘新员工,最终成功度过了难关。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
reading C1

根据文章,为什么有些公司会选择裁员?

Read this passage:

近来,全球经济下行,许多企业面临巨大的生存压力。为了应对市场变化,一些公司不得不采取裁员措施,以降低运营成本。然而,也有一些企业选择通过内部调整和创新来度过危机,尽量避免裁员。

根据文章,为什么有些公司会选择裁员?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 为了降低运营成本

文章中明确指出“为了应对市场变化,一些公司不得不采取裁员措施,以降低运营成本”。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 为了降低运营成本

文章中明确指出“为了应对市场变化,一些公司不得不采取裁员措施,以降低运营成本”。

reading C1

公司发言人对裁员的解释是什么?

Read this passage:

某公司在去年年底宣布了大规模裁员计划,引发了员工的普遍担忧。公司发言人表示,这是为了优化组织结构,提高公司效率。然而,许多员工认为,裁员是公司经营不善的表现。

公司发言人对裁员的解释是什么?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 为了优化组织结构,提高公司效率

文章中提到“公司发言人表示,这是为了优化组织结构,提高公司效率”。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 为了优化组织结构,提高公司效率

文章中提到“公司发言人表示,这是为了优化组织结构,提高公司效率”。

reading C1

文章中提到,除了裁员,企业还可以通过什么方式来应对经济不景气?

Read this passage:

面对经济不景气,一些公司选择裁员,而另一些公司则通过技术创新和市场拓展来寻找新的增长点,从而避免了大规模裁员。这两种不同的策略反映了企业在危机中的不同应对方式。

文章中提到,除了裁员,企业还可以通过什么方式来应对经济不景气?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 技术创新和市场拓展

文章中指出“另一些公司则通过技术创新和市场拓展来寻找新的增长点,从而避免了大规模裁员”。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 技术创新和市场拓展

文章中指出“另一些公司则通过技术创新和市场拓展来寻找新的增长点,从而避免了大规模裁员”。

sentence order C1

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Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 公司因经济不景气不得不裁员

Subject (公司) + reason (因经济不景气) + adverb (不得不) + verb (裁员).

sentence order C1

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Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 许多员工担心公司会裁员

Subject (许多员工) + verb (担心) + subordinate clause (公司会裁员).

sentence order C1

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Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 大规模的裁员对社会造成了负面影响

Adjective (大规模的) + noun (裁员) + prepositional phrase (对社会) + verb (造成了) + object (负面影响).

multiple choice C2

公司因经营不善,不得不___大量员工。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

Context indicates a negative action towards employees due to poor business performance. '裁员' (to lay off staff) fits this perfectly. '招聘' means to recruit, '奖励' means to reward, and '提拔' means to promote, none of which fit the context.

multiple choice C2

面对经济下行,许多企业被迫采取___措施以削减成本。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

Economic downturns often lead to cost-cutting measures. '裁员' (to lay off staff) is a common way to reduce expenses. '扩张' (expansion), '投资' (investment), and '增产' (increase production) are actions usually taken during economic growth.

multiple choice C2

据报道,这家跨国公司计划在全球范围内___10%的员工。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 裁员

A large-scale reduction of employees in a multinational company usually refers to '裁员' (to lay off staff). '招募' (to recruit), '提升' (to promote), and '分配' (to distribute) do not fit the context of reducing the workforce.

true false C2

公司业绩良好时,通常会进行大规模裁员。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

Companies typically resort to '裁员' (laying off staff) when facing financial difficulties or poor performance, not when their performance is good.

true false C2

“裁员”指的是公司增加员工数量的行为。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

“裁员” (to lay off staff) means to reduce the number of employees, not to increase it. The opposite action would be '招聘' (to recruit).

true false C2

被裁员的员工意味着他们被公司永久性解雇了。

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro

Being '裁员' (laid off) usually implies a permanent termination of employment from the company, though sometimes it might be followed by re-hiring if the company recovers.

listening C2

The company recently announced large-scale layoffs, and many employees are consequently facing unemployment.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 公司最近宣布大规模裁员,许多员工因此面临失业。
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
listening C2

Due to market changes, we had to consider layoffs to cut expenses.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 由于市场变化,我们不得不考虑裁员以削减开支。
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
listening C2

Despite the company's declining performance, management still promised not to lay off staff.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 尽管公司业绩下滑,管理层仍承诺不会裁员。
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

面对经济不景气,公司裁员的决定引发了员工的广泛担忧。

Focus: 裁员 (cái yuán)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

你认为在什么情况下,公司裁员是不可避免的?

Focus: 不可避免 (bù kě bì miǎn)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

请你用“裁员”这个词造一个句子,描述公司可能面临的困境。

Focus: 困境 (kùn jìng)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
sentence order C2

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Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 公司为了削减开支不得不裁员

This sentence structure places the reason for the action before the action itself. '为了削减开支' (in order to cut costs) comes before '不得不裁员' (had to lay off staff).

sentence order C2

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Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 市场萎缩导致许多公司大规模裁员

The cause '市场萎缩' (market contraction) precedes the effect '导致许多公司大规模裁员' (led to many companies laying off staff on a large scale).

sentence order C2

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Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 关于裁员引起了广泛的讨论

The topic '关于裁员' (regarding layoffs) is followed by the action '引起了' (sparked/caused) and then the result '广泛的讨论' (widespread discussion).

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