批准 (pī zhǔn) — to approve, to ratify

Definition

批准 is formal/official approval, typically by a manager, government, or institution. It is stronger and more authoritative than 同意 (personal agreement), and shares 'review-and-approve' meaning with 审批 and 审定.

verb
to approveto ratify

Examples

  • 批准
    Jīng lǐ pī zhǔn le wǒ men de xīn jì huà.
    The manager approved our new plan.
  • 批准
    Zhèng fǔ hái méi yǒu pī zhǔn zhè ge xiàng mù.
    The government hasn't approved this project yet.
  • 批准
    Qǐng děng wǒ men pī zhǔn nín de shēn qǐng.
    Please wait for us to approve your application.

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