可以买断这个工龄
“can buy out their seniority.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
说是有一部分人
“They say some people”
可以 买断 这个 工龄
“can buy out their seniority.”
有一部分人呢
“And some people”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
This policy concept originated during China's state-owned enterprise reforms in the 1990s, where lifelong tenure ('iron rice bowl') was replaced by lump-sum severance packages based on years of service.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to buy out seniority / severance buyout
A standard socioeconomic phrase referring to one-time financial compensation paid to an employee to terminate their tenure, typical in state-owned enterprise reforms.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I don't have to return to my post, but please allow me”
“With your seniority and position?”
“But you don't have to retire.”
“I can be reappointed as usual? Yes.”
“Until you're willing to take over”
“but she mustn't be sacked.”