permissible; perhaps; popular
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
permissible by reason or social norms (often used in negative constructions)
dialectChiefly used in the negative form '不作兴' to indicate that something is socially unacceptable, improper, or violates etiquette. Regional dialect usage.
It's not permissible to start cursing at people!
Making loud noises in front of elders is socially unacceptable.
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Is it proper for you to act this way?
adverb
perhaps; possibly; maybe
dialectIndicates conjecture or possibility about future events, similar to 'might' or 'perhaps' in English. Dialect usage.
Looking at this weather, it might rain.
He might come tomorrow.
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It's so late now; perhaps he's not coming.
verb
to be in vogue; to prevail; to be popular
dialectDescribes customs, practices, or trends that are currently prevalent in a certain region or group, particularly in traditional or rural contexts. Dialect usage.
In rural areas celebrating Spring Festival, it's still popular to paste Spring Festival couplets.
That place still maintains this custom.
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In the past, singing folk songs was very popular here.