获准 (huò zhǔn) — obtain permission

Definition

Formal verb meaning 'to obtain permission' or 'to be approved' — more official and written than simply saying 得到允许. Typically followed by a verb phrase stating what is now permitted.

verb
obtain permission

Examples

  • 获准
    Tā huò zhǔn cān jiā zhè cì kē yán xiàng mù.
    He obtained permission to participate in this research project.
  • Tā qù nián huò le zhǔn, kě yǐ qù guó wài xué xí.
    He obtained permission last year to go study abroad.
  • 获准
    Zhǐ yǒu tōng guò shěn hé cái néng huò zhǔn jìn rù zhè ge shí yàn shì.
    Only after passing the review can one obtain permission to enter this lab.

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