姁
permit; praise; perhaps; place; approximate
Meanings
8 senses · 15 examplesverb
to praise; to commend; to acknowledge merit
formalFormal or literary register. Often used in compounds like 赞许 or 嘉许.
The teacher nodded in approval.
His actions are worthy of praise.
verb
to permit; to allow; to promise
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with 可 to form 许可.
Smoking is not allowed here.
Mom permitted me to go see a movie.
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No entry without permission.
adverb
perhaps; maybe; possibly
Often used in the beginning of sentences. Commonly appears as 也许 or 兴许.
Perhaps he forgot.
Maybe it will rain tomorrow.
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He might possibly come back.
adverb
indicating degree; quite; so
literaryUsed before measure words or adjectives in literary or dialectal contexts.
It has been so long since we last met.
Such a big family.
pronoun
place; where
archaicArchaic or literary usage. Commonly used in 何许人 (what kind of person; where from).
Do not know from where this person comes / what kind of person this is.
numeral
approximately; about; or so
Used after numerals and measure words to indicate approximation.
A little bit of salt.
About thirty years old.
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Do not know how much.
noun
ancient state of Xu (in modern Xuchang, Henan)
Historical proper noun.
noun
surname Xu
Common Chinese surname.
Mr. Xu.