暑假

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

暑假 (shǔjià) specifically refers to the summer vacation period, typically for students and sometimes for workers. It literally combines (hot) and (holiday), indicating a break during the hot summer months.

Common Contexts

This word is most commonly used when talking about school holidays, travel plans, or company breaks in summer. It often appears in conversations about leisure activities, family trips, or seasonal schedules.

Collocations and Patterns

These collocations help specify what aspect of the summer holiday is being discussed.

Usage Notes

When using 暑假, it usually implies a longer break, often several weeks. It is distinct from short holidays or weekends. Avoid confusing 暑假 with 寒假 (hánjià, winter vacation) or 假期 (jiàqī, general holiday).

Example Sentences

I plan to go to the beach for vacation during the summer holiday.

The students are all looking forward to the arrival of the summer vacation.

During the summer holiday, many companies will have a break.