执
照

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The Chinese word "执照" is formed by combining the character "执", meaning to hold or execute, with "照", meaning to shine or illuminate, and by extension, an official document that clarifies or certifies; together they create a compound referring to a license or permit, where the document serves as held proof of authorization.

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我拿到了驾驶执照。

Wǒ ná dào le jià shǐ zhí zhào.

I got my driver's license.

他的营业执照过期了。

Tā de yíng yè zhí zhào guò qī le.

His business license has expired.

申请执照需要准备很多材料。

Shēn qǐng zhí zhào xū yào zhǔn bèi hěn duō cái liào.

Applying for a license requires preparing a lot of materials.

如果没有相关执照，你就不能开业。

Rú guǒ méi yǒu xiāng guān zhí zhào, nǐ jiù bù néng kāi yè.

If you don't have the relevant license, you cannot open for business.

政府部门正在严格审查所有新申请的营业执照。

Zhèng fǔ bù mén zhèng zài yán gé shěn chá suǒ yǒu xīn shēn qǐng de yíng yè zhí zhào.

The government department is strictly reviewing all newly applied business licenses.

Word Definition - 执照

zhí zhào license; permit

Individual Character Details

执 zhí
照 zhào, zhào