English–Chinese
“vacation” in Chinese
How to say “vacation” in Chinese
“Vacation” in Chinese is 休假 (xiū jià).
An approved break from regular duties, set aside for rest, travel, or another personal need.
Example sentences with 休假
公司每年有十天休假。gōng sī měi nián yǒu shí tiān xiū jià
The company has ten vacation days every year.
Tips for using 休假
- A common English-language trap is linking this word only with travel: Chinese also uses it for medically or personally necessary time away from work.
Other Chinese words for “vacation”
这个假期我打算在家休息。zhè ge jià qī wǒ dǎ suàn zài jiā xiū xī
I plan to rest at home during this vacation.