Chinese
qǐngjià
Meaning: to ask for leave
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

請假
請
假
请假
请
假

Example sentences

He asked for leave because he was sick.
經理終於批准了我的請假申請。
经理终于批准了我的请假申请。
The manager finally approved my leave request.
老師昨天請假了,所以今天要補課。
老师昨天请假了,所以今天要补课。
The teacher took leave yesterday, so we need to have a makeup class today.
老師准許他請假回家休息。
老师准许他请假回家休息。
The teacher allowed him to take leave and go home to rest.

Usage Notes

To request time off from work or school.

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