节假日 (jié jià rì) — public holiday

Definition

A compound for official public holidays (like National Day, Labor Day) — broader than 节日 (a specific festival) and more formal than 假期 (vacation, which can be personal time off).

noun
public holiday
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 节假日
    Jīn nián jié jià rì wǒ men qù hǎi nán lǚ xíng le.
    This holiday we went to Hainan for a trip.
  • 节假日
    Hěn duō shāng diàn zài jié jià rì de shí hou dǎ zhé.
    Many stores have sales during public holidays.
  • 节假日
    jié jià rì Qī jiān yào zhù yì jiāo tōng ān quán.
    During holidays, pay attention to traffic safety.

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