允
许

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The character 允许 (yǔnxǔ), meaning "to permit", is formed by combining two independent characters, each contributing to the overall meaning. The first part, 允, originally depicted a person bowing in agreement, conveying a sense of consent and allowance. It is paired with 许, which combines the speech radical (讠) with 午 (historically representing a sound element), emphasizing the idea of giving verbal approval or assent. Together, they visually and conceptually merge the notions of personal consent and spoken authorization to create the unified meaning of granting permission.

Example Sentences Hide

老师允许我们提问。

Lǎoshī yǔnxǔ wǒmen tíwèn.

The teacher allows us to ask questions.

如果天气允许，我们就去公园。

Rúguǒ tiānqì yǔnxǔ, wǒmen jiù qù gōngyuán.

If the weather permits, we will go to the park.

公司不允许员工迟到。

Gōngsī bù yǔnxǔ yuángōng chídào.

The company does not allow employees to be late.

为了安全，学校不允许学生独自外出。

Wèile ānquán, xuéxiào bù yǔnxǔ xuéshēng dúzì wàichū.

For safety, the school does not allow students to go out alone.

只有在父母允许的情况下，未成年人才能签署合同。

Zhǐyǒu zài fùmǔ yǔnxǔ de qíngkuàng xià, wèichéngnián rén cái néng qiānshǔ hétóng.

Only with parental permission can minors sign contracts.

Word Definition - 允许

yǔn xǔ to permit; to allow

Individual Character Details

允 yǔn
许 xǔ, xǔ