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容许
róngxǔ
Description
“容许”的意思是让某件事发生，或者答应别人做某件事。
The meaning of “容许” is to let something happen or to agree to someone doing something.
它比“允许”听起来更正式一点，常用在书面语里。
It sounds a bit more formal than “允许” and is often used in written language.
Meanings
容许róngxǔ
to allow; to permit
这里不容许抽烟。
Smoking is not allowed here.
容许róngxǔ
to tolerate; to make room for
时间不容许我们再等了。
Time does not allow us to wait any longer.
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Notes
- Etymology
容 (to contain/tolerate) + 许 (to permit), together meaning to permit.
- Nuance
more formal than 允许, common in written or official contexts.
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