Chinese Conversation · Level 34
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Chinese word
产假
Pronunciation
Pinyinchǎn jià
Meaning
- nounmaternity leave
Example
她打算休产假一年。tā dǎ suàn xiū chǎn jià yì nián
She plans to take a year of maternity leave.
More examples
她已经向公司请了产假。tā yǐ jīng xiàng gōng sī qǐng le chǎn jià
She has already applied to her company for maternity leave.
Core concept
A period of authorized work leave before and after childbirth for recovery and care of a new baby.
Common phrases
休产假xiū chǎn jià
take maternity leave
请产假qǐng chǎn jià
apply for maternity leave
Similar words
育儿假yù ér jiǎ: A longer period of leave for looking after and bringing up a child.
产前假chǎn qián jiǎ: Leave from work before childbirth for resting or going to medical appointments.
产后假chǎn hòu jiǎ: Leave from work after childbirth for physical recovery.
陪产假péi chǎn jià: Brief leave from work for a spouse or relative to be present during childbirth.
Definition in Chinese
指员工在分娩前后为休养和照顾婴儿而享受的法定或单位给予的假期。zhǐ yuán gōng zài fēn miǎn qián hòu wèi xiū yǎng hé zhào gù yīng ér ér xiǎng shòu de fǎ dìng huò dān wèi jí yǔ de jià qī
Word origin
产 (chǎn, "give birth") + 假 (jià, "leave") forms a compound for leave connected with childbirth.
Usage tips
- It is used when discussing an employee's absence, schedule, or return to work, but its length is set by the relevant workplace or legal policy.
Related words
- 陪产假péi chǎn jiàpaternity leavenoun
- 产假津贴chǎn jià jīn tiēmaternity leave benefitnoun