English–Chinese
“bereavement leave” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsāng jià
Example
公司批准了我的丧假申请。gōng sī pī zhǔn le wǒ de sāng jià shēn qǐng
The company approved my request for bereavement leave.
How to say “bereavement leave” in Chinese
“Bereavement leave” in Chinese is 丧假 (sāng jià).
Work time set aside so a person can handle funeral arrangements and other responsibilities after a family member dies.
Example sentences with 丧假
我去人事部办理了丧假手续。wǒ qù rén shì bù bàn lǐ le sāng jià shǒu xù
I went to the HR department to process the bereavement leave paperwork.
Tips for using 丧假
- In workplace Chinese, this noun identifies the reason for an absence, so it is more specific than a general request for time off.