许

許

xǔ

verb HSK 7 #2,249

Meanings

1 to allow; to permit
2 to promise; to praise
3 perhaps; maybe

Examples

也许明天会下雨。

Yěxǔ míngtiān huì xiàyǔ.

Perhaps it will rain tomorrow.

不许说话！

Bù xǔ shuōhuà!

No talking allowed!

许多人都来了。

Xǔduō rén dōu lái le.

Many people came.

Tips

usage

许 is used in: 也许 (perhaps), 许多 (many), 允许 (permit), 许可 (authorization), 不许 (not allowed). Also a common surname.

Stroke Order

许 xǔ