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准许 (zhǔnxǔ) - use 允许 when the focus is on general permission rather than formal authorization.
Be cautious with the tone; 允许 is pronounced with the third tone (yun3 xu3). It's often used in formal contexts, such as legal permissions, but can also appear in everyday conversations. Common phrases include 允许我 (allow me) and 允许你 (allow you).
As an HSK 4 word, 允许 connects well with other verbs like 说 (to say) and 做 (to do), as it often appears in sentences requiring explanations or permissions. Students should practice using it in various sentence structures.
Learners often confuse 允许 with 需要 (to need). For example, saying '我需要允许你去' (I need to allow you to go) is incorrect; it should be '我允许你去' (I allow you to go).
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How to say to permit in Chinese
“to permit” in Chinese is允许
允许 means 'to permit' or 'to allow' and is used in contexts where someone gives permission for an action to take place. It can also imply acceptance of a situation or condition, and is often used in both formal and informal settings.
When to use 允许
Be cautious with the tone; 允许 is pronounced with the third tone (yun3 xu3). It's often used in formal contexts, such as legal permissions, but can also appear in everyday conversations. Common phrases include 允许我 (allow me) and 允许你 (allow you).
允许 or something close to it
准许 (zhǔnxǔ) - use 允许 when the focus is on general permission rather than formal authorization.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 允许 with 需要 (to need). For example, saying '我需要允许你去' (I need to allow you to go) is incorrect; it should be '我允许你去' (I allow you to go).
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Grammar patterns of 允许
允许 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Yes, while 允许 is often used in formal situations, it can also be used informally when discussing permissions.
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