首肯 (shǒu kěn) — to nod in approval; to approve (formal)

Définition

A formal written verb meaning 'to nod in approval / to give one's consent', typically used by a person in authority (a boss, board, official). Colloquial approval is more naturally 同意 or 答应.

verb

to nod in approvalto approve (formal)

Exemples

首肯。
Lǎo bǎn shǒu kěn le zhè ge fāng àn.
The boss approved this plan.
首肯。
Dǒng shì huì zuì zhōng shǒu kěn le tā de tí yì.
The board finally approved his proposal.
首肯。
Lǎo shī wēi xiào zhe shǒu kěn le xué shēng de huí dá.
The teacher smiled and nodded approval to the student's answer.

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