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    Expressing stepping down from office with 下台 (xiàtái)

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    Structure

    Subject + 下台

    Explanation

    The verb 下台 (xiàtái) means "to step down" or "to leave office" and is used to describe a leader or official resigning or being removed from their position. It is commonly used in political discussions and news reporting.

    Examples

    • 那位部长因为丑闻被迫下台了。

      Nà wèi bùzhǎng yīnwèi chǒuwén bèi pò xiàtái le.

      That minister was forced to step down because of a scandal.

    • 如果他处理不好这件事，迟早会下台。

      Rúguǒ tā chǔlǐ bù hǎo zhè jiàn shì, chízǎo huì xiàtái.

      If he can't handle this matter well, he'll step down sooner or later.

    • 总理宣布下台后，国内局势变得很紧张。

      Zǒnglǐ xuānbù xiàtái hòu, guónèi júshì biàn de hěn jǐnzhāng.

      After the prime minister announced stepping down, the domestic situation became very tense.

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