Chinese word

假期

Pronunciation

Pinyinjià qī

Meaning

  • nounvacation

Example

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.

Illustration for 假期 (vacation)

More examples

他打算利用这个假期学中文。tā dǎ suàn lì yòng zhè ge jià qī xué zhōng wén

He plans to use this vacation to study Chinese.

Core concept

A set time when school or work stops, leaving space for rest, travel, or personal plans.

Common phrases

  • 假期安排jià qī ān pái

    vacation plans

  • 利用假期lì yòng jià qī

    use the vacation

  • 假期期间jià qī qī jiān

    during the vacation

Similar words

节日jié rì: A day set aside to celebrate a traditional or religious event.
假日jià rì: A day recognized by the calendar or custom as a day off.
休假xiū jià: A period of leave from work taken by a worker.

Definition in Chinese

指个人或集体在一定时期内停止工作或学习，用于休息、旅行或处理私事的时间段。zhǐ gè rén huò jí tǐ zài yí dìng shí qī nèi tíng zhǐ gōng zuò huò xué xí yòng yú xiū xī lǚ xíng huò chú lǐ sī shì de shí jiān duàn

Word origin

假 (jià, "leave") + 期 (qī, "period") forms a word for a set period when people are free from school or work.

Usage tips

  • The word names the time off, not the activity, so it can include reading, visiting family, or staying home.

Other meanings

  • holidaynoun

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