Chinese word

准

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǔn

Meaning

  • verblet

Example

老师不准我们带手机。lǎo shī bù zhǔn wǒ men dài shǒu jī

The teacher doesn't let us bring phones.

Illustration for 准 (let)

More examples

经理准了我的请假。jīng lǐ zhǔn le wǒ de qǐng jià

The manager approved my leave.

Core concept

A clear green light from a rule or authority, extending to something being right on target and dependable.

Common phrases

  • 不准进入bù zhǔn jìn rù

    not allow entry

  • 不准带手机bù zhǔn dài shǒu jī

    not allow bringing phones

  • 得到准许dé dào zhún xǔ

    get permission

Similar words

允许yún xǔ: Officially authorize an action from a position with the power to permit it.
同意tóng yì: Agree to a proposal, opinion, or request and accept its content.
让ràng: Let someone carry out an action by giving permission for it.
准许zhún xǔ: Formally grant permission for an action to take place.

Definition in Chinese

许可；准许别人或对请求表示同意，使行动得到允许。xú kě zhún xǔ bié rén huò duì qǐng qiú biǎo shì tóng yì shǐ xíng dòng dé dào yún xǔ

Word origin

准 (zhǔn, "to allow") developed from a standard-based idea, which links granting permission with judging something correct and regarding an outcome as certain.

Usage tips

  • Its direct tone makes it common when parents, teachers, or officials state what is permitted, while more indirect wording suits especially polite requests.

Other meanings

  • accurateadjective
  • surelyadverb

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