裁员 meaning and pronunciation

裁员
Simplified word
裁員
Traditional word

裁员 English definition

cái yuán
  • to cut staff
  • to lay off employees

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  • 裁 (cái): to cut out (as a dress); to cut; to trim; to reduce; to diminish; to cut back (e.g. on staff); decision; judgment;
  • 员 (yuán): person; employee; member;