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    Using 放假 (fàngjià) to express 'on holiday'

    Actions & Events
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Subject + 放假

    Explanation

    放假 means 'to be on holiday' or 'to have time off.' It describes the state of being on vacation or having a break from work or school. You can use it to talk about wanting, planning, or currently being on holiday.

    Examples

    • 我们下周就放假了，你有什么计划吗？

      Wǒmen xià zhōu jiù fàngjià le, nǐ yǒu shénme jìhuà ma?

      We'll be on vacation next week. Do you have any plans?

    • 学生们一听说要放假，都特别开心。

      Xuéshēngmen yī tīngshuō yào fàngjià, dōu tèbié kāixīn.

      The students were all especially happy when they heard about the upcoming vacation.

    • 公司春节放假七天，我打算回老家。

      Gōngsī Chūnjié fàngjià qī tiān, wǒ dǎsuàn huí lǎojiā.

      The company has seven days off for Spring Festival, and I plan to go back to my hometown.

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