允许 (yǔnxǔ) — to allow

允许 (yǔnxǔ)

允许 means to allow or grant permission. It is used by someone in authority (a teacher, parent, rule, or law) giving or withholding consent for an action.

Meanings

1. [verb] To allow; to permit; to give consent.

Example Sentences

这里不允许吸烟。 Zhèlǐ bù yǔnxǔ xīyān. Smoking is not allowed here.

老师允许我们带词典进考场。 Lǎoshī yǔnxǔ wǒmen dài cídiǎn jìn kǎochǎng. The teacher allowed us to bring dictionaries into the exam room.

时间允许的话，我们再讨论一下。 Shíjiān yǔnxǔ de huà, wǒmen zài tǎolùn yīxià. If time permits, let's discuss it once more.

妈妈不允许我太晚回家。 Māma bù yǔnxǔ wǒ tài wǎn huí jiā. Mom doesn't allow me to come home too late.

Collocations

Memory Hook

允 (to consent — a person standing upright with a firm nod) plus 许 (to promise / permit). A standing promise of consent — permission granted.