English–Chinese
“holiday” in Chinese
How to say “holiday” in Chinese
“Holiday” in Chinese is 节日 (jié rì).
A special point in the calendar when a community celebrates, remembers, or pauses its usual routine.
Example sentences with 节日
我们一家人一起过节日，很开心。wǒ men yì jiā rén yì qǐ guò jié rì hěn kāi xīn
Our whole family spends the holiday together, and we are very happy.
Tips for using 节日
- Chinese nouns do not need an English-style plural ending, so 节日 (jiérì, "holiday or festival") can refer to one occasion or to holidays in general, with context showing the number.
Other Chinese words for “holiday”
今天是假日，不用上班。jīn tiān shì jià rì bú yòng shàng bān
Today is a holiday, so I don't have to work.
公司在节假日不上班。gōng sī zài jié jià rì bú shàng bān
The company is closed on holidays.
每到佳节，我们都放假回家。měi dào jiā jié wǒ men dōu fàng jià huí jiā
Whenever a holiday comes around, we take time off and go home.