🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

周末短途旅行

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhōumò duǎntú lǚxíng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Weekend Getaway/ˈwiː.kɛnd ˈɡɛtə.weɪ/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"我们计划周末短途旅行去海边。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A short vacation or trip taken during the weekend.

    "We planned a weekend getaway to the mountains to relax and unwind."
  2. 2

    An escape from daily routine, typically involving travel for leisure.

    "Their weekend getaway included visits to local attractions and dining at new restaurants."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'weekend' originates from the Old English 'wēoc' meaning 'week' and 'end', while 'getaway' is derived from the verb 'get away', which has been used since the 19th century to denote escaping or taking a break. The combination reflects a modern cultural trend of short vacations taken at the end of the week.

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