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许可证 (xǔkězhàng) - use 执照 when referring specifically to licenses granted for professional activities, while 许可证 is broader and can refer to permits for various approvals.
Be careful not to confuse 执照 with similar-sounding terms that indicate other types of documents or certificates. This word is typically used in formal contexts, especially in discussions about laws and regulations. Common collocations include '驾驶执照' (driver's license) and '营业执照' (business license).
As an HSK Level 5 word, 执照 connects to other legal or professional terminology you may encounter. Focus on using it in sentences that involve permission or authority to deepen your understanding of its practical applications.
Learners often confuse 执照 with 证书 (zhèngshū), which means 'certificate.' For example, saying '我有一个执照的证书' (I have a license certificate) is incorrect; instead, use '我有一个执照' (I have a license).
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How to say license in Chinese
“license” in Chinese is执照
执照 (zhízhào) refers to an official document that grants permission to perform certain activities or professions, such as driving, practicing medicine, or running a business. It is commonly used in legal and professional contexts where certification or authorization is required.
When to use 执照
Be careful not to confuse 执照 with similar-sounding terms that indicate other types of documents or certificates. This word is typically used in formal contexts, especially in discussions about laws and regulations. Common collocations include '驾驶执照' (driver's license) and '营业执照' (business license).
执照 or something close to it
许可证 (xǔkězhàng) - use 执照 when referring specifically to licenses granted for professional activities, while 许可证 is broader and can refer to permits for various approvals.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 执照 with 证书 (zhèngshū), which means 'certificate.' For example, saying '我有一个执照的证书' (I have a license certificate) is incorrect; instead, use '我有一个执照' (I have a license).
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Grammar Patterns of 执照
执照 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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Frequently Asked Questions about 执照
Common types include 驾驶执照 (driver's license), 营业执照 (business license), and 教师执照 (teaching license).
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