许
xǔ
Meaning
- perhaps
- somewhat
- to allow
- to permit
- to promise
Definition
允许，许可；或许；答应；表示程度；姓。
to allow, permit; perhaps; to promise; indicating extent; a surname.
Usage
常用于表示允许、猜测或承诺，也可组成词语如“许多”、“也许”。
Often used to indicate permission, speculation, or promise; also forms words like '许多' (many) and '也许' (maybe).
Examples
- 1 他不许我进去。 (He doesn't allow me to enter.)
- 2 也许明天会下雨。 (Maybe it will rain tomorrow.)
- 3 他许了一个愿望。 (He made a wish.)
- 4 这个房间有许多书。 (This room has many books.)
- 5 许老师是我们的班主任。 (Teacher Xu is our homeroom teacher.)
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