许可 xǔkě to allow
to allow; to permit
How to remember 许可: 许 allow + 可 may = to allow.
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How it is used
- To permit / permission - 未经许可 (wèi jīng xǔkě) without permission.
- Formal authorization, often official: 营业许可 (yíngyè xǔkě) business license/permit, 许可证 (xǔkězhèng) permit.
- More official than 允许 (yǔnxǔ, to allow) - 许可 implies a granted authorization.
Example sentences
- 我或许可以修好它。 Wǒ huòxǔ kěyǐ xiūhǎo tā.I might be able to fix that.