放假

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The term 放假 (fàngjià) primarily means 'to have a holiday' or 'to be on vacation,' commonly used for schools, workplaces, or public holidays. It implies a temporary break from regular duties or work.

Common Contexts

放假 is often used to describe official holidays like national holidays, school vacations, or company breaks. For example, '学校放假' means the school is on holiday.

Collocations and Patterns

These phrases are frequently used in daily conversation to talk about time off.

Nuances

When using 放假, the focus is on the period of rest or break. It differs from 休息 (xiūxi), which means 'to rest' but does not necessarily imply an official holiday. Also, 放假 is more formal and often used in announcements or official contexts.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 放假 with 假期 (jiàqī), which means 'holiday period' or 'vacation' as a noun. 放假 is a verb phrase indicating the action of starting a holiday.

Example Sentences

We have a three-day holiday next week.

The school is on holiday, and the students are all very happy.

During the Spring Festival holiday, many shops will be closed.