jiàqī
vacation
The Chinese word for vacation is '假期', used to describe a period of time taken off from work or school for rest, travel, or the like. One could use it in a sentence like this: '我正在计划我的假期' which translates to 'I am planning my vacation.'
Jiàqī jiéshùle, wǒmen xūyào huí dào xuéxiào.
The holiday is over, we need to go back to school.
This sentence signifies the end of a vacation and the obligation to return to school.
Jiàqī wǒ jiārén lái kàn wǒ.
My family comes to visit me during vacation.
This sentence denotes that the speaker's family will visit them during the holiday.
Nǐ de jiàqī guò dé zěnme yàng?
How was your vacation?
This sentence is a way of asking someone about their holiday experience.
Jiàqī wǒ xuéle xīn de jìnéng.
I learnt new skills during the vacation.
This sentence emphasizes that the speaker has acquired new skills during his/her holiday.
Jiàqī nǐ yǒu shéme jìhuà?
What are your plans for the holiday?
This is a question asking the listener about their plans for the upcoming or current vacation.
Jiàqī wǒ xǐhuan shuì lǎnjiào.
I like to sleep in during the vacation.
This statement indicates the speaker enjoys sleeping late during their holiday.
Jiàqī wǒ qùle ōuzhōu.
I went to Europe during the holiday.
This sentence signifies that the speaker visited Europe during their vacation.
Wǒ qídàizhe jiàqī de dàolái.
I look forward to the arrival of the holiday.
This statement communicates the speaker's anticipation for the upcoming vacation.
Jiàqī shì fàngsōng hé xiǎngshòu de shíhòu.
Holiday is a time to relax and enjoy.
This sentence indicates that the speaker considers holidays a time for relaxation and enjoyment.
Jiàqī wǒ jìhuà qù lǚxíng.
I plan to travel during the vacation.
This sentence expresses an intended activity (traveling) set to take place during a specific time frame (the holiday).