pai1 zeon2批准

Jyutpingpai1 zeon2

Yalepāi jéun

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To approve or permit; to give official consent.

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How it's used

Formal contexts often require this term, as it implies an official stamp of authority from a superior or organization. It carries a sense of finality, suggesting that a process of review has concluded with a positive outcome. In casual conversation, people might use simpler alternatives like 應承 or 俾， but these lack the bureaucratic weight of this term.

Examples

ging1經lei5理pai1批zeon2准zo2咗keoi5佢ceng2請gaa3假。

The manager approved his leave request.

nei5你fan2份san1申cing2請pai1批zeon2准zo2咗mei6未aa4呀？

Has your application been approved yet?

Common phrases

wok6獲dak1得pai1批zeon2准

to obtain approval

zing3正sik1式pai1批zeon2准

to officially approve

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 贊成, which means to agree with an idea or opinion. 批准 is specifically about granting permission or official authorization, whereas 贊成 is about expressing personal support for a viewpoint.