bãi công
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːj˦ˀ˥ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [ʔɓaːj˧˨ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓaːj˨˩˦ kəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bãi công means to go on a strike; to strike.
Chinese characters: 罷工
Meanings of bãi công in English
Verb
- to go on a strike; to strike (to stop working as a protest) ≈ đình công
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 罷工.
Frequently asked questions
What does bãi công mean in English?
bãi công (verb) means "to go on a strike; to strike".
How do you pronounce bãi công?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːj˦ˀ˥ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓaːj˨˩˦ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: bãi — creaky rising tone (ngã), công — level tone (ngang).
Is bãi công a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bãi công is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 罷工.