听任 (tīng rèn) — to allow, to let (especially without interference)
Definition
听任 means to let something happen without interfering — a formal written verb for passively allowing an outcome. Stronger and more literary than 允许 ('to permit'), which focuses on granting permission rather than standing aside.
verb
to allowto let (especially without interference)
Examples
- 听任。Wǒ men bù néng tīng rèn zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng jì xù xià qù.We cannot allow this situation to continue.
- 听任。Lǎo shī tīng rèn xué shēng zì yóu tǎo lùn.The teacher let the students discuss freely.
- 听任。tīng rèn Zì rán fā zhǎn kě néng huì dài lái wèn tí.Allowing natural development may bring problems.
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