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-====== shìjià: 事假 - Personal Leave, Leave of Absence ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** shijia, shìjià, 事假, personal leave in Chinese, unpaid leave Chinese, ask for a day off in Chinese, leave of absence, shijia vs bingjia, Chinese workplace vocabulary, 请事假, types of leave in China. +
-  * **Summary:** In Chinese, **事假 (shìjià)** refers to **personal leave** or a **leave of absence** from work or school for private matters. Unlike sick leave (病假, bìngjià) or paid annual vacation (年假, niánjià), 事假 is typically unpaid and must be formally requested for specific reasons, such as a family emergency or an important appointment. Understanding 事假 is essential for navigating the formalities of the Chinese workplace and educational system. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** shìjià +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 4/5 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** A type of leave from work or school taken for personal matters, which is often unpaid. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** Think of 事假 (shìjià) as the official term for when you need to take time off for "life admin." It's not for being sick and it's not for a fun vacation. It’s for when you have a specific, necessary personal //thing// or //matter// (事, shì) to take care of, like moving, dealing with a government office, or handling a family issue. The key is that you almost always have to formally request it (`请事假`, qǐng shìjià) and it's separate from your regular paid holidays. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **事 (shì):** This character means "matter," "affair," "business," or "thing (to do)." It points to a specific event or task that needs attention. +
-  * **假 (jià):** This character means "leave" or "holiday." It's the same character used in words like `假期 (jiàqī)`, meaning 'vacation period', and `放假 (fàngjià)`, meaning 'to be on holiday'. //(Note: This character is pronounced jiǎ when it means "fake").// +
-When combined, **事假 (shìjià)** literally translates to "matter leave" or "affair leave." This perfectly captures the meaning of taking time off specifically to handle a personal task or affair. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-In many Western cultures, particularly in the US, employees might have a pool of "personal days" which are often paid and can be used with little explanation. The Chinese concept of **事假 (shìjià)** is culturally distinct and more structured. +
-The key difference lies in the expectation and compensation. In China, 事假 is a legal right, but it is **presumed to be unpaid** under the national labor law unless a specific company's policy states otherwise. This contrasts with a "personal day" in the US, which is often a paid part of an employee's benefits package. +
-This reflects a more formal and hierarchical workplace culture. Taking leave is not a casual affair; it's a formal process of **请求 (qǐngqiú) - requesting**. You are expected to `请假 (qǐngjià)` or "request leave," often in writing and with a clear reason. While you don't need to share every private detail, a vague request might not be approved as easily. Taking too much 事假 could be perceived by an employer as a sign of instability or lack of dedication, making employees more judicious about using it. This system emphasizes the needs of the collective (the company or school) alongside the rights of the individual. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-  * **How to Request:** The most common phrase you will use is **请事假 (qǐng shìjià)**, which means "to request personal leave." This is the standard verb-object phrase for this action. +
-    * e.g., `我想请一天事假。` (Wǒ xiǎng qǐng yì tiān shìjià.) - "I would like to request one day of personal leave." +
-  * **Formality:** 事假 is a formal term. You use it when speaking to your boss, HR, or a school administrator. With friends or family, you would be more casual and just say what you need to do, like `我明天有点儿事儿` (Wǒ míngtiān yǒudiǎnr shìr) - "I have something to do tomorrow." +
-  * **Work vs. School:** The concept and process are nearly identical for both employees and students. A student would `跟老师请事假 (gēn lǎoshī qǐng shìjià)` - request personal leave from the teacher. +
-  * **Connotation:** The term itself is neutral. However, the //act// of taking 事假 can have connotations. Taking it for a legitimate, unavoidable reason is perfectly acceptable. Taking it frequently or for flimsy reasons can be viewed negatively. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 我明天家裡有事，想**请事假**一天。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ míngtiān jiā lǐ yǒushì, xiǎng **qǐng shìjià** yì tiān. +
-    * English: I have a family matter tomorrow, so I'd like to request one day of personal leave. +
-    * Analysis: A standard, polite way to request personal leave from a superior. It gives a general reason ("family matter") without going into excessive detail. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 根据我们公司的规定，**事假**期间不发工资。 +
-    * Pinyin: Gēnjù wǒmen gōngsī de guīdìng, **shìjià** qíjiān bù fā gōngzī. +
-    * English: According to our company's regulations, salary is not paid during personal leave. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence is typical of what you might find in an employee handbook, clearly stating the (common) unpaid nature of 事假. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 你是请**事假**还是病假？如果是病假，需要医院的证明。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ shì qǐng **shìjià** háishì bìngjià? Rúguǒ shì bìngjià, xūyào yīyuàn de zhèngmíng. +
-    * English: Are you requesting personal leave or sick leave? If it's sick leave, you need a doctor's note. +
-    * Analysis: This highlights the crucial distinction between 事假 and 病假 (bìngjià), a common point of clarification in administrative contexts. +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 老板，不好意思，我下周三需要**请半天事假**去办签证。 +
-    * Pinyin: Lǎobǎn, bù hǎoyìsi, wǒ xià zhōusān xūyào **qǐng bàn tiān shìjià** qù bàn qiānzhèng. +
-    * English: Boss, excuse me, I need to request a half-day of personal leave next Wednesday to go handle my visa. +
-    * Analysis: Shows how to specify the duration (`半天` - half a day) and provide a concrete, acceptable reason. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 他的**事假**申请被批准了吗？ +
-    * Pinyin: Tā de **shìjià** shēnqǐng bèi pīzhǔnle ma? +
-    * English: Was his personal leave application approved? +
-    * Analysis: Uses 事假 as part of a compound noun `事假申请` (shìjià shēnqǐng), meaning "personal leave application." +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 这个月我已经请了两次**事假**了，不好意思再请了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhège yuè wǒ yǐjīng qǐngle liǎng cì **shìjià** le, bù hǎoyìsi zài qǐng le. +
-    * English: I've already taken personal leave twice this month, I feel bad asking again. +
-    * Analysis: This reflects the cultural nuance that taking too much 事假 can be seen negatively or make the employee feel like they are imposing. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 小王因为要搬家，所以跟公司**请了三天事假**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Xiǎo Wáng yīnwèi yào bānjiā, suǒyǐ gēn gōngsī **qǐngle sān tiān shìjià**. +
-    * English: Xiao Wang requested three days of personal leave from the company because he has to move. +
-    * Analysis: "Moving house" (`搬家`, bānjiā) is a classic reason for taking 事假. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 尊敬的李老师，学生张伟因需陪同家人就医，特此**请事假**一节课。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zūnjìng de Lǐ lǎoshī, xuéshēng Zhāng Wěi yīn xū péitóng jiārén jiùyī, tècǐ **qǐng shìjià** yì jié kè. +
-    * English: Respected Teacher Li, student Zhang Wei hereby requests personal leave for one class period due to the need to accompany a family member to a doctor's appointment. +
-    * Analysis: An example of a very formal, written request from a student, using formal language like `特此` (tècǐ) - "hereby". +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 我们的福利很好，每年有五天带薪**事假**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen de fúlì hěn hǎo, měinián yǒu wǔ tiān dàixīn **shìjià**. +
-    * English: Our benefits are very good; we have five days of paid personal leave per year. +
-    * Analysis: Shows the exception to the rule. `带薪事假` (dàixīn shìjià) means "paid personal leave" and is considered a great perk. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 除非是紧急情况，否则公司不接受当天申请的**事假**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Chúfēi shì jǐnjí qíngkuàng, fǒuzé gōngsī bù jiēshòu dàngtiān shēnqǐng de **shìjià**. +
-    * English: Unless it's an emergency, the company does not accept same-day requests for personal leave. +
-    * Analysis: Illustrates a common company policy, emphasizing the need to plan and request leave in advance. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **事假 (shìjià) vs. 病假 (bìngjià):** This is the most critical distinction. **事假** is for personal business. **病假 (bìngjià)** is for being sick. Confusing them can cause problems, as 病假 often has different rules (e.g., requires a doctor's note, may have different pay implications). +
-    * //Incorrect:// 我感冒了，想请事假。 (Wǒ gǎnmào le, xiǎng qǐng shìjià.) -> You should request 病假. +
-    * //Correct:// 我感冒了，想请病假。 (Wǒ gǎnmào le, xiǎng qǐng bìngjià.) +
-  * **事假 (shìjià) vs. 年假 (niánjià):** **年假 (niánjià)** is your annual paid vacation, intended for rest and travel. You use it for fun. **事假** is for necessary tasks and is usually unpaid. You wouldn't take 事假 to go to the beach. +
-    * //Incorrect:// 我想请三天事假去旅游。 (Wǒ xiǎng qǐng sān tiān shìjià qù lǚyóu.) -> This is what 年假 is for. +
-    * //Correct:// 我想用三天年假去旅游。 (Wǒ xiǎng yòng sān tiān niánjià qù lǚyóu.) +
-  * **"Requesting" vs. "Taking":** In English, you might say "I'm taking a personal day." In Chinese, you must use the verb **请 (qǐng)**, which means "to request" or "to ask for." It implies seeking permission. Simply stating you are taking leave is considered rude and presumptuous. +
-    * //Incorrect:// 我明天要一个事假。 (Wǒ míngtiān yào yí ge shìjià.) +
-    * //Correct:// 我明天想请一天事假。 (Wǒ míngtiān xiǎng qǐng yì tiān shìjià.) +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[请假]] (qǐngjià) - The essential verb, "to request leave" of any kind. +
-  * [[病假]] (bìngjià) - Sick leave. The direct counterpart to 事假 for health-related absence. +
-  * [[年假]] (niánjià) - Annual leave; paid vacation time provided as an employee benefit. +
-  * [[公假]] (gōngjià) - Leave for official or public business (e.g., a work-related training off-site). +
-  * [[婚假]] (hūnjià) - Marriage leave; a special type of paid leave granted when an employee gets married. +
-  * [[产假]] (chǎnjià) - Maternity leave. +
-  * [[丧假]] (sāngjià) - Bereavement leave; for a death in the family. +
-  * [[假期]] (jiàqī) - A general term for a holiday or vacation period, like `国庆假期` (National Day holiday). +
-  * [[准假]] (zhǔnjià) - (Verb) To approve or grant leave. This is what your boss does after you `请假`. +
-  * [[加班]] (jiābān) - To work overtime. The conceptual opposite of taking time off.+