HSK · Level 34
135 words
Chinese word
准许
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhǔn xǔ
Meaning
- verballow
Example
老板没有准许我请假。láo bǎn méi yǒu zhún xǔ wǒ qǐng jià
The boss did not allow me to take time off.
More examples
主管已经准许我明天去出差。zhú guǎn yǐ jīng zhún xǔ wǒ míng tiān qù chū chāi
The supervisor has already allowed me to go on a business trip tomorrow.
Core concept
A recognized authority opens the way for an action after checking that it meets the required conditions.
Common phrases
准许请假zhún xǔ qǐng jià
allow time off
准许进入zhún xǔ jìn rù
allow entry
被准许bèi zhún xǔ
be permitted
Similar words
允许yún xǔ: Allow someone to do something after deciding that the action is acceptable.
许可xú kě: Permit a specific action or use under stated conditions.
批准pī zhǔn: Officially approve an application or plan so that it takes effect.
Definition in Chinese
在一定条件下允许他人进行某种行为，通常带有官方、书面或权威性的批准意味。zài yí dìng tiáo jiàn xià yún xǔ tā rén jìn xíng móu zhǒng xíng wéi tōng cháng dài yǒu guān fāng shū miàn huò quán wēi xìng de pī zhǔn yì wèi
Word origin
准 (zhǔn, "to approve") + 许 (xǔ, "to permit") combine the ideas of judging an action acceptable and granting it permission.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, 准许 (zhǔnxǔ, "to authorize") has an official or written tone, so 可以 (kěyǐ, "can") is often more natural for simple personal permission.