Meanings of 假日
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AI Study Notes for 假日
假期 (jiàqī) refers to a holiday period that may span multiple days, while 假日 (jiàrì) specifically denotes individual holidays or days off.
Learners often confuse 假日 with other terms like 节日 (jié rì, festival) or 周末 (zhōu mò, weekend) since they all relate to time off. Remember that 假日 specifically refers to non-working days, while 节日 refers to celebrations. Use it in both formal and informal contexts.
Though 假日 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of social contexts in daily conversations. Focus on its usage with adjectives like '长' (cháng, long) for 'long holiday' or '国定' (guó dìng, national) for 'national holiday.'
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 假日 to refer to any day off without considering the context. For example, saying '我周末有假日' (wǒ zhōumò yǒu jiàrì) is incorrect; instead, say '我周末放假' (wǒ zhōumò fàngjià) to indicate having time off on the weekend.
Pronunciation of 假日
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Component Characters
How to say holiday in Chinese
“holiday” in Chinese is假日
假日 (jià rì) refers to a holiday or non-working day, typically a time when people take a break from their regular work or school commitments. This term is commonly used in the context of public holidays, weekends, or any designated days off for relaxation or celebration.
When to use 假日
Learners often confuse 假日 with other terms like 节日 (jié rì, festival) or 周末 (zhōu mò, weekend) since they all relate to time off. Remember that 假日 specifically refers to non-working days, while 节日 refers to celebrations. Use it in both formal and informal contexts.
假日 or something close to it
假期 (jiàqī) refers to a holiday period that may span multiple days, while 假日 (jiàrì) specifically denotes individual holidays or days off.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 假日 to refer to any day off without considering the context. For example, saying '我周末有假日' (wǒ zhōumò yǒu jiàrì) is incorrect; instead, say '我周末放假' (wǒ zhōumò fàngjià) to indicate having time off on the weekend.
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Common Confusions with 假日
Both share the same character but have different pronunciations and meanings.
Similar in shape but different meanings; 日 is often used in compound words.
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Which character means "holiday"?
Usage Notes for 假日
Some learners may confuse 假日 with other related terms like 周末 (weekend).
我喜欢在假日休息。
I like to rest on holidays.
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我喜欢在____休息。
I like to rest on holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions about 假日
假日 refers to any non-working day, while 节日 specifically means a holiday that is celebrated, such as a festival.
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