批准 (pīzhǔn)

批准 means to officially approve or authorize something -- granting formal permission or endorsement, typically by a person in authority.

Meanings

[verb] to approve; to authorize; to sanction; to ratify

Example Sentences

经理批准了我的请假申请。 Jǐnglǐ pīzhǔnle wǒ de qǐngjià shēnqǐng. The manager approved my leave application.

这个项目已经得到了政府的批准。 Zhège xiàngmù yǐjīng dédàole zhèngfǔ de pīzhǔn. This project has already received government approval.

他的申请被批准了。 Tā de shēnqǐng bèi pīzhǔn le. His application was approved.

委员会批准了新的预算计划。 Wěiyuánhuì pīzhǔnle xīn de yùsuàn jìhuà. The committee approved the new budget plan.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
得到批准	to receive approval
经过批准	after being approved
正式批准	to formally approve
批准申请	to approve an application

Usage Notes

批准 is a formal verb used in official, administrative, and business contexts. It implies top-down authorization from a higher authority. The passive pattern 被批准 (to be approved) is very common. Compare with 同意 (tóngyì = to agree), which is more interpersonal and less formal.

Memory Hook

PI (批 = to mark/approve in writing) + ZHUN (准 = accurate/standard): marking something as meeting the standard -- that is approval.