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下课
xiàkè
Description
下课的意思是一节课结束了，学生可以休息或者离开教室。
The meaning of "下课" is that a class has ended, and students can rest or leave the classroom.
它和上课是相反的意思。
It is the opposite of 上课.
Meanings
下课xiàkè
to finish class; class is over
我们十点下课。
We finish class at ten o'clock.
下课xiàkè
to be fired or dismissed (informal, e.g. a coach)
球队输了，教练下课了。
The team lost, and the coach was dismissed.
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Notes
- Etymology
下 (down/off) + 课 (class), literally to get off class.
- Nuance
the 'be fired' sense is casual slang, common in sports news.
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