nin4 gaa3年假
Jyutpingnin4 gaa3
Yalenìhn ga
Definition
Annual leave; paid time off that employees are entitled to each year.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the paid leave entitlement granted by an employer, distinct from public holidays or sick leave. It is common to pair this with the verb 放, as in 放年假, to describe the act of taking the leave. The term is standard in both professional settings and casual office chatter.
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jat6日yathExamples
I want to take a few days of annual leave next month to travel.
How many days of annual leave do you still have left to take this year?
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Common mistake
Avoid using the Mandarin term 帶薪假, as it sounds unnatural in a Hong Kong workplace. Stick to 年假 when discussing your contractual leave entitlement.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
