请假

qǐngjià

to ask for leave

Dictionary entry

to request leave of absence

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假

See it in sentences

他生病了,向老师请假。

Tā shēngbìng le, xiàng lǎoshī qǐngjià.

English

He is sick and asked the teacher for leave.

今天下午我要请假去看病。

Jīntiān xiàwǔ wǒ yào qǐngjià qù kànbìng.

English

I need to ask for leave this afternoon to see a doctor.

Goes with

  • 请假了took leave
  • 想请假want to ask for leave
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