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请假 (qǐngjià) vs 休假 (xiūjià) — use 请假 when formally requesting permission for absence, while 休假 implies taking a break or vacation without the need for formal approval.
Be mindful of the context in which you use 请假, as it is generally formal. Common collocations include 请假条 (leave request form) and 请假手续 (leave procedures). Remember to use the correct tone for 请 (3rd tone) and 假 (4th tone) to avoid confusion.
As an HSK 3 word, 请假 connects to other vocabulary related to work, school, and requests. Focus on how to construct sentences that involve asking for permission, as this is a common situation in daily life.
Learners often confuse 请假 with other similar phrases like 请课 (request a class) or 请朋友 (request a friend). Always ensure you're using 请假 specifically for requesting leave.
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How to say to request leave of absence in Chinese
“to request leave of absence” in Chinese is请假
请假 (qǐng jià) means to request a leave of absence, typically from work or school. It is commonly used in formal contexts when one needs to inform an authority figure about their absence for reasons such as illness, personal matters, or family obligations.
When to use 请假
Be mindful of the context in which you use 请假, as it is generally formal. Common collocations include 请假条 (leave request form) and 请假手续 (leave procedures). Remember to use the correct tone for 请 (3rd tone) and 假 (4th tone) to avoid confusion.
请假 or something close to it
请假 (qǐngjià) vs 休假 (xiūjià) — use 请假 when formally requesting permission for absence, while 休假 implies taking a break or vacation without the need for formal approval.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 请假 with other similar phrases like 请课 (request a class) or 请朋友 (request a friend). Always ensure you're using 请假 specifically for requesting leave.
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Grammar Patterns of 请假
请假 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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如果不能来上课，你要向老师____。
If you can't come to class, you should ask the teacher for leave.
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You can say '我想请假一天' (I want to request a day off).
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