Chinese word

允许

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǔn xǔ

Meaning

  • verballow

Example

老板允许我明天休假吗？láo bǎn yún xǔ wǒ míng tiān xiū jià ma

Does the boss allow me to take tomorrow off?

Illustration for 允许 (allow)

More examples

老师允许学生在课堂上使用词典。lǎo shī yún xǔ xué shēng zài kè táng shàng shǐ yòng cí diǎn

The teacher allows students to use a dictionary in class.

Core concept

A rule or authority opens the way for an action or state to proceed.

Common phrases

  • 允许进入yún xǔ jìn rù

    allow entry

  • 允许使用yún xǔ shǐ yòng

    allow use

  • 允许参加yún xǔ cān jiā

    allow participation

Similar words

同意tóng yì: Agrees to accept a proposal or request.
许可xú kě: Officially permits an action or use under a system or rule.
批准pī zhǔn: Formally approves an important agreement, plan, or decision so it can take effect.
审批shěn pī: Examines an application or plan and decides whether it may proceed.

Definition in Chinese

在正式或书面场合表示准许某种行为或状态的动词，常指规则或上级同意。zài zhèng shì huò shū miàn chǎng hé biǎo shì zhún xǔ móu zhǒng xíng wéi huò zhuàng tài de dòng cí cháng zhǐ guī zé huò shàng jí tóng yì

Word origin

允 (yǔn, "consent") + 许 (xǔ, "grant permission") form a compound verb for giving formal permission.

Usage tips

  • In casual conversation, this verb can sound more official than the situation requires, especially when a friend is asking for a simple favor.

Other meanings

  • tolerateverb
  • approveverb

Opposites

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