Chinese Character: 罢
1. Character Basics
Radical: 网 (net)
Stroke Count: 15
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: bà (fourth tone)
3. Meaning
"罢" means to stop, to end, or to cease, often used in expressions related to cessation or dismissal.
4. Common Words
- 罢工 (bà gōng): strike (as in labor strike)
- 罢休 (bà xiū): to give up
- 罢免 (bà miǎn): to dismiss (from a position)
5. Grammar & Usage
"罢" is a versatile character often used in formal and colloquial contexts to describe ending an action or state.
6. Cultural Background
"罢" is significant in labor movements and political discourse, often seen in words like "罢工" (strike).
7. Example Sentence
他决定不再罢休，继续努力。
He decided not to give up and continued to work hard.
8. Memory Tips
Think of "罢" as a decisive action to stop or end something, tying it to its radical 网 (net), symbolizing a captured action.