Usage of 请假
请假 is a common verb phrase used to formally request time off from work, school, or other obligations. It literally means "to ask for leave." When using 请假, speakers usually specify the reason and duration to make the request clear and polite.
Common contexts
请假 is often used in professional or academic settings. For example, employees ask their managers or HR for leave, and students ask teachers or school administrators.
Typical collocations
- 请假条 (qǐngjià tiáo): a written leave request form
- 请病假 (qǐng bìngjià): to request sick leave
- 请事假 (qǐng shìjià): to request personal leave
Important notes
请假 is more formal than just saying "不去" (not going). It implies a polite and official request. Avoid confusing 请假 with 假 (holiday/vacation) alone, which can mean a break but does not imply the act of requesting leave.
Common confusion
请假 vs. 休假: 请假 focuses on the act of requesting leave, while 休假 refers to the leave or vacation itself. For example, you 请假 to get 休假.