gaa3 kei4假期
Jyutpinggaa3 kei4
Yalega kèih
Definition
Holiday or vacation; a period of time off from work or school.
neutraltimework
How it's used
Refers specifically to a scheduled break from work or school, rather than a spontaneous day off. It is frequently used in professional or academic contexts to discuss upcoming time off or leave entitlements. When speaking about a personal day off, people often use 攞假 instead.
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go3個goExamples
There are a few days of holiday next week, where do you want to go?
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Grammar guides
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