giờ chính quyền
Definition
- Noun Phrase:
- Government office hours / official working hours: The standard working hours during which government agencies and state offices are open to the public and conduct official business. It refers to the designated schedule for administrative operations.
Usage Examples
- Noun Phrase:
- Cô ấy đến nộp hồ sơ trong giờ chính quyền. (She came to submit the documents during government office hours.)
- Xin liên hệ với phòng tiếp dân trong giờ chính quyền. (Please contact the public reception room during official working hours.)
- Cửa hàng này mở cửa muộn hơn giờ chính quyền. (This shop opens later than government office hours.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used to contrast with irregular, extended, or unofficial hours. It implies a fixed, predictable, and formal schedule.
- Dịch vụ chỉ có sẵn ngoài giờ chính quyền. (The service is only available outside of official working hours.)
Variants and Related Words
- Giờ hành chính (n.phr.): Administrative hours. This is a more common and direct synonym for "giờ chính quyền."
- Vé chỉ được bán vào giờ hành chính. (Tickets are only sold during administrative hours.)
Synonyms
- Official hours: The hours when an office is formally open.
- Business hours (of government offices): The scheduled operating times for official business.
- Administrative hours: Hours dedicated to administrative or governmental work.
Notes on Usage
- "Giờ chính quyền" specifically refers to the hours of government and state bodies. It is not typically used for private company hours.
- The concept often implies a schedule like 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
- It can be used to explain why a service is unavailable (e.g., "We are closed now because it is outside ").