English–Chinese
“go on strike” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbà gōng
Example
如果工资不涨，大家就会罢工。rú guǒ gōng zī bù zhǎng dà jiā jiù huì bà gōng
If wages do not rise, everyone will go on strike.
How to say “go on strike” in Chinese
“Go on strike” in Chinese is 罢工 (bà gōng).
A coordinated halt in work that turns withheld labor into pressure for better treatment or rights.
Example sentences with 罢工
工人们集体罢工，要求改善工作条件。gōng rén men jí tǐ bà gōng yāo qiú gǎi shàn gōng zuò tiáo jiàn
The workers went on strike together, demanding improved working conditions.
Tips for using 罢工
- As a verb, 罢工 (bàgōng, "go on strike") normally takes workers or employees as its subject, rather than a company shutting down or a scheduled holiday.