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The character 允 combines the component 厶 (sī) above the radical 儿 (ér), depicting a person speaking or gesturing assent. This structure implies a positive verbal response, establishing its core meaning of permission, agreement, or consent. Over time, the sense expanded to encompass the fairness and justice required in granting such permissions, leading to extended meanings related to equity, propriety, and just conduct in both administrative and personal affairs.
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请允许我帮助你。
老师不允许我们说话。
他允诺明天会来。
这个决定非常公允。
如果天气允许，我们就去公园。
公司允准了我的假期申请。
他的处理方式允当得体。
鉴于他的表现，学校允许他提前毕业，这体现了公允的原则。