English–Chinese
“public holiday” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingōng xiū
Example
春节期间很多单位放公休。chūn jié qī jiān hěn duō dān wèi fàng gōng xiū
Many organizations are closed for public holidays during the Spring Festival.
How to say “public holiday” in Chinese
“Public holiday” in Chinese is 公休 (gōng xiū).
A shared rest day placed on the official work calendar for a group of workers.
Example sentences with 公休
下周六是公休，我们不用去上班。xià zhōu liù shì gōng xiū wǒ men bú yòng qù shàng bān
Next Saturday is a public holiday, so we do not have to go to work.
Tips for using 公休
- For English-speaking learners, this term can cover an officially arranged day off on a workplace schedule, not only a holiday fixed for an entire country.