Definition
节假日 (jié jià rì) refers specifically to official public holidays that are both cultural festivals and legally mandated days off (e.g., Spring Festival, National Day). It differs from 节日 (jié rì, a cultural festival like Mid-Autumn Festival), 假期 (jià qī, a period of vacation such as summer break), and 假日 (jià rì, any day off including weekends). Use 节假日 for official combined holiday-vacations.
noun
public holiday
Examples
- 节假日。Jīnnián jié jià rì wǒmen qù Hǎinán lǚxíng le.This holiday we went to Hainan for a trip.
- 节假日。Hěnduō shāngdiàn zài jié jià rì de shíhou dǎzhé.Many stores have sales during public holidays.
- 节假日。jié jià rì qījiān yào zhùyì jiāotōng ānquán.During holidays, pay attention to traffic safety.
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