Handing in your notice
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What it really means
Formally telling your employer you are resigning, usually in a short written letter or email. Also said as giving notice or handing in your resignation. The clock on your notice period starts from this point.
Chinese explanation
递交辞呈：正式告知雇主你要辞职，通常写一封简短的书面信或邮件，也说 giving notice 或 handing in your resignation。通知期从这一刻开始计算。
Example conversation
A: I'm handing in my notice tomorrow.
B: Keep the letter short and polite — you may need a reference later.
A：我明天递辞呈。
B：辞职信写得简短礼貌些——以后你可能还要他们开推荐信。
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