No. 4,902 in Chinese
许可
Permission; authorization.
In a sentence
我获得了老师的许可，可以参加这次比赛。
I have received the teacher's permission to participate in this competition.
In this sentence, '许可' is used as a noun meaning 'permission,' used in the context of receiving approval for participation.
你需要向主管申请许可才可以进入这个区域。
You need to apply for permission from the supervisor to enter this area.
Here, '许可' also functions as a noun meaning 'permission,' emphasizing the requirement of formal approval.
由于天气原因，活动可能不被许可。
Due to weather conditions, the activity might not be permitted.
In this instance, '许可' is used as a verb meaning 'to permit,' discussing the possibility of an action being allowed.
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