长假

The Chinese word 长假 (chángjià) is composed of two characters: 长 (cháng), meaning "long", and 假 (jià), meaning "holiday". The word 长假 is used to refer to a long holiday, typically one that lasts for several days.The character 长 (cháng) is a pictograph that depicts a person standing with their arms outstretched. This character is often used to represent the idea of "long" or "tall". The character 假 (jià) is a phonetic loan character that was originally used to represent the word for "borrow". Over time, the meaning of this character has evolved to include the idea of "holiday" or "vacation".The word 长假 (chángjià) is first recorded in the Chinese dictionary Shuowen Jiezi, which was compiled in the 2nd century AD. In this dictionary, the word 长假 is defined as "a long holiday". The word 长假 is also used in the Chinese classic novel Dream of the Red Chamber, which was written in the 18th century. In this novel, the word 长假 is used to refer to the long holiday that the characters take during the Chinese New Year.The word 长假 (chángjià) is a common word in modern Chinese. It is used to refer to a variety of long holidays, including the Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival, and the National Day holiday. The word 长假 is also used to refer to the long holidays that students take during the summer and winter breaks.