caan2 gaa3產假产假
Jyutpingcaan2 gaa3
Yalecháan ga
Definition
Maternity leave; time off taken by a woman before and after giving birth.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the statutory or company-granted leave for childbirth. It is almost exclusively paired with the verb 放, as in 放產假, to describe the act of taking this leave. While it is a formal term in labor law, it is used naturally in casual office conversation.
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jat6日yathExamples
She will start her maternity leave next month.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 產房, which refers to the delivery room in a hospital. Also, ensure you do not use it for general sick leave or personal leave.
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