diào xiū调休shì是shén me什么yì sī意思？
Do you know the term 'make-up day off' in China?
The meaning of 'make-up day off' is to swap working days and rest days.
Simply put, it means taking a day off on a day you were supposed to work, and working on a weekend that was originally a rest day.
Why does China have 'make-up days off'?
Because Chinese holidays, like the Spring Festival and National Day, often have many days off, sometimes up to seven days.
But if the holiday dates are not consecutive, the government arranges 'make-up days off' so that people can have several days off in a row.
For example, this year's Dragon Boat Festival does not have a make-up day off; it happens to be from Saturday to Monday, so people can rest for three days in a row, which is very convenient.
But not every holiday is this lucky.
For example, sometimes the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on a Wednesday. To allow people to rest for three days in a row, the government might arrange for people to work on the previous Sunday and take Thursday off instead.
This way, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday can be continuous rest days.
Make-up days off have advantages and disadvantages.
The advantage is that you can rest continuously, making travel plans easier.
But the disadvantage is that before and after the make-up days off, you might have to work more than five days in a row, which can be tiring.
So many Chinese people both like and dislike make-up days off.
If you live or work in China, understanding 'make-up days off' is important so you can better plan your life.