dak6 heoi2特許特许
Jyutpingdak6 heoi2
Yaledahk héui
Definition
To specially permit or authorize.
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How it's used
Focuses on official or formal authorization granted by an authority to an individual or group. It implies a deviation from standard rules or a specific exemption granted for a particular purpose. While it sounds formal, it is frequently used in news reports and discussions regarding government policies or corporate regulations.
Examples
The government specially permitted them to set up stalls here.
Did you get special permission before you could go in?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 批准, which is a general term for approval or permission. 特許 specifically carries the nuance of a special privilege or an exceptional grant that is not available to everyone.
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