节假日

• Pinyin: jié jià rì
• Hanzi breakdown: 节 = festival; 假 = vacation; 日 = day

Meaning

Holidays; festivals and holidays collectively.

A compound term combining 节日 (festival days) and 假日 (holidays). Refers to both traditional festivals and official holidays when people have days off. Common in work schedules and travel planning.

Examples

1. 节假日期间，高速公路经常会出现严重的交通拥堵。 During holidays, highways often experience severe traffic congestion.
2. 很多商场会在节假日推出促销活动吸引顾客。 Many malls launch promotional events during holidays to attract customers.
3. 今年的节假日安排已经公布，大家可以提前做出行计划。 This year's holiday schedule has been announced; everyone can plan their trips in advance.

Usage Guide

Context: work, travel, planning

Tone: practical

Do Say

• 节假日你有什么安排？(What are your plans for the holidays?)
• 节假日加班有三倍工资。(Working overtime on holidays pays triple.)

Don't Say

• 用节假日指代平时的周末 (节假日 specifically means festival/official holidays, not regular weekends)

Origin & History

Compound of 节 (festival) + 假日 (holiday). A combined term for all types of holidays.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal