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Definition
To go on strike or skip class as a form of protest.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong political connotation, typically associated with organized protest actions rather than individual truancy. It implies a collective decision made by students or staff to withhold their presence from classrooms as a form of social or institutional pressure. Unlike simply skipping class, which is a personal choice, this word describes a deliberate, public act of dissent.
Examples
They decided to start a student strike tomorrow.
Are you guys really planning to go on strike?
Related words
Common phrases
to initiate a student strike
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe skipping class for personal reasons, such as being lazy or feeling unwell. Using it in a casual context to mean 'playing hooky' will sound confusing or overly dramatic to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
