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allow in Chinese

allow in Chinese is 讓, 放 — allow means to give permission for something to happen.

allow in Chinese

verb
Pronounced: ràng
(transitive, catenative) To permit, to give permission to.
verb
Pronounced: fàng
(transitive) To acknowledge, accept the truth of; to concede; to accede to an opinion.

What does "allow" mean?

  1. verb To give permission for something to happen.
    "The teacher allowed the students to leave early."
  2. verb To make something possible.
    "The extra funding allowed the project to go ahead."
  3. verb To set aside time, money, or another resource for something.
    "Allow an extra hour for traffic on the way to the airport."
  4. verb To admit or acknowledge something as true, often reluctantly.
    "She allowed that he might have a point."

allow in a sentence

  • The teacher allowed the students to leave early.
  • Photography is not allowed inside the museum.
  • The extra funding allowed the project to go ahead.
  • Allow an extra hour for traffic on the way to the airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "allow" in Chinese?

"allow" in Chinese is 讓, 放. allow means: To give permission for something to happen.

How do you pronounce 讓?

"allow" in Chinese is 讓, pronounced "ràng".

How do you use "allow" in a sentence?

Example: "The teacher allowed the students to leave early." In Chinese, "allow" is 讓, 放.

Are there other ways to say "allow" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "allow": 讓, 放.

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