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准
zhǔn
Description
“准”常常用来表示同意别人做某件事，比如老师准学生请假。
"准" is often used to indicate permission for someone to do something, such as a teacher allowing a student to take leave.
它也可以表示很对、没有错，比如他说的时间很准。
It can also mean very accurate or correct, for example, the time he mentioned is very 准.
Meanings
准zhǔn
to allow; to permit
老师准我早点回家。
The teacher allowed me to go home early.
准zhǔn
accurate; exact; correct
这块表走得很准。
This watch keeps very accurate time.
准zhǔn
surely; for sure; definitely
他明天准来。
He will definitely come tomorrow.
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Notes
- Nuance
准 for "allow" is common in 准/不准; formal contexts use 允许 or 批准.
- Etymology
originally 準 (level, standard), simplified to 准; meanings extend from "standard" to "accurate".
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