go on strike; down tools (v.)
HSK 6
Traditional
罷工
Radicals
Stroke order
Examples
工人们决定罢工以争取更高的工资。 gōng rén men jué dìng bà gōng yǐ zhēng qǔ gèng gāo de gōng zī. - The workers decided to go on strike to demand higher wages.
工会宣布了新的罢工计划。 gōng huì xuān bù le xīn de bà gōng jì huà. - The union announced a new strike plan.
罢工导致了交通的严重中断。 bà gōng dǎo zhì le jiāo tōng de yán zhòng zhōng duàn. - The strike caused severe disruptions in traffic.
工人们为了更好的工作条件举行了罢工。 gōng rén men wèi le gèng hǎo de gōng zuò tiáo jiàn jǔ xíng le bà gōng. - The workers went on strike for better working conditions.
罢工持续了一个星期，直到达成协议。 bà gōng chí xù le yī gè xīng qī, zhí dào dá chéng xié yì. - The strike lasted for a week until an agreement was reached.
Characters
工 gōng - work |
罢 bà - finish, cease, stop |