允许 (yǔn xǔ) — to permit, to allow
Definition
允许 is a formal verb meaning 'to permit / to allow,' often used for rules and official contexts. 让 is the casual everyday equivalent ('let me...'), while 准许 and 许可 are even more formal/official.
verb
to permitto allow
Examples
- 允许。Bà ba bù yǔn xǔ wǒ wán yóu xì.Dad doesn't allow me to play games.
- 允许。Zhè lǐ bù yǔn xǔ tíng chē.Parking is not allowed here.
- 允许。Lǎo shī yǔn xǔ wǒ men míng tiān jiāo zuò yè.The teacher allows us to hand in homework tomorrow.
Appears in
Browse more HSK 4 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.