verb HSK 4
to go on vacation · to take a holiday · to vacation
Meaning
度假 means to spend time away from work or daily life for rest and recreation. The character 度 (dù) means 'to pass' or 'to spend (time)', while 假 (jià) means 'vacation' or 'holiday'. Together they form a common verb for the act of vacationing.
Usage
This is a standard, neutral term used in both spoken and written Chinese. Native speakers commonly use it when discussing travel plans, time off work, or leisure trips. It's often followed by location phrases or preceded by words indicating going somewhere.
Examples
- 01我们打算下个月去海南度假。.We plan to vacation in Hainan next month.
- 02他每年夏天都会和家人一起度假。.Every summer he goes on vacation with his family.
Characters
Measure words
- 次度一次假
Common collocations
- 去度假to go on vacation
- 度假村resort, vacation village
- 度假胜地vacation paradise, holiday destination
- 在...度假...to vacation in/at...
Antonyms
Origin
The verb combines 度 (originally meaning 'to measure' or 'to cross over', extended to 'spending time') with 假 (休假, time off). The compound literally means 'to spend vacation time'.