HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
许 — to allow
- Reading
- xǔ
- Meaning
- to allow; to permit; perhaps
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
许 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is xǔ and it means to allow; to permit; perhaps. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
许 appears in everyday chinese words such as 许 (permit, perhaps), 也许 (perhaps, maybe) and 允许 (permit, allow).
Chinese words containing 许
Frequently asked questions
What does 许 mean in Chinese?
许 means to allow; to permit; perhaps in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 许 read?
许 is read xǔ. Reading it inside real words — 许 and 也许 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 许 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 许 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 许 in a word?
A common word containing 许 is 许 (xǔ) — "permit, perhaps". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 许 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 许 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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