baa6 gung1罷工罢工
Jyutpingbaa6 gung1
Yalebah gūng
Definition
To go on strike; a collective refusal to work as a form of protest.
neutralwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to organized labor action where employees collectively stop working to demand better conditions or rights. It carries a serious tone and is typically used in news reports or discussions about labor disputes. Unlike general absenteeism, it implies a political or economic objective.
Examples
They decided to go on strike starting tomorrow.
Do you know why that group of employees is going on strike?
Related words
Common phrases
to initiate a strike
to participate in a strike
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply calling in sick or being absent from work, which would be 唔返工. Using it for a personal day off sounds bizarre and overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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