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准许

准許
zhǔnxǔ
verb HSK 7 #9,279

Meanings

  1. 1 to permit; to allow
  2. 2 to authorize

Characters

准
zhǔn
to approve; to allow
许
xǔ
to permit; to promise
Both characters mean 'to allow,' reinforcing the meaning.

Examples

老师准许他提前离开。
Lǎoshī zhǔnxǔ tā tíqián líkāi.
The teacher permitted him to leave early.
未经准许，不得入内。
Wèi jīng zhǔnxǔ, bùdé rùnèi.
Entry is not allowed without permission.

Tips

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准许 is more formal than 允许 (yǔnxǔ). You'll see 准许 in official documents and regulations, while 允许 works in everyday speech.

Stroke Order

准 zhǔn
许 xǔ