许可
Official permission to do something, often in the form of a document or license.
Examples
3 of 5未经许可，任何人不得进入工地。
No one is allowed to enter the construction site without permission.
政府颁发了新的伐木许可。
The government issued new logging permits.
妈妈，我可以出去玩吗？给我个许可吧。
Mom, can I go out to play? Give me permission.
Word Family
Memory Tip
许 (to promise/allow) + 可 (can/able). You are allowed to and you can.
Quick Quiz
如果你想在这里建房，必须先向政府申请___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 许可
Examples
未经许可，任何人不得进入工地。
everydayNo one is allowed to enter the construction site without permission.
政府颁发了新的伐木许可。
formalThe government issued new logging permits.
妈妈，我可以出去玩吗？给我个许可吧。
informalMom, can I go out to play? Give me permission.
研究人员必须获得伦理委员会的许可才能开始实验。
academicResearchers must obtain permission from the ethics committee to start the experiment.
公司正在申请在该国经营的许可。
businessThe company is applying for a permit to operate in that country.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
工作许可
work permit
出口许可
export license
正式许可
formal permission
Often Confused With
批准 is the act of approving by an authority; 许可 is the state of having permission or the permit itself.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics related to environmental regulations, research ethics, and international trade.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '许可' when they mean '可能' (possible). Use '许可' only for formal permission.
Memory Tip
许 (to promise/allow) + 可 (can/able). You are allowed to and you can.
Word Origin
Derived from '许' (allow/promise) and '可' (can/may).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
如果你想在这里建房，必须先向政府申请___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 许可
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