Definition
旷工 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to be absent from work without permission' — essentially skipping work without a valid reason. The verb 旷 and the noun 工 can split when you add duration or measure words: 旷了一天工 ('skipped a day of work'). It's more formal than 翘班 (also 'skip work') and carries a disciplinary tone — often used in HR contexts or company policies.
v.o.
to be absent from work without permissionto skip work (unauthorized absence)
Examples
- 旷工。Tā yīnwèi kuàng gōng bèi gōngsī kāichú le.He was fired by the company for skipping work.
- 。Zhège yuè tā yǐjīng kuàng le sān tiān gōng le.He has already been absent without permission for three days this month.
- 旷工。Gōngsī guīdìng liánxù kuàng gōng sān tiān yǐshàng huì bèi chǔfèn.The company stipulates that skipping work for three consecutive days or more will result in disciplinary action.
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