zeon2 heoi2准許准许
Jyutpingzeon2 heoi2
Yalejéun héui
Definition
To allow, approve, or permit.
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How it's used
Formal in nature, this term is frequently encountered in official documents, school rules, or legal contexts. In casual daily speech, native speakers often prefer using 畀 or 應承 to express the same idea of granting permission. Using it in very informal settings might sound slightly stiff or overly serious.
Examples
The teacher allowed us to leave early.
Has your mom given you permission to go out tonight?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 批准, which is specifically used for official approval or authorization by an authority. While 准許 focuses on the act of allowing, 批准 implies a formal process of vetting and confirming.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
