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许(xǔ) — meaning, uses and examples

1. verb to allow; to permit

   妈妈不许我晚睡。

   Māma bù xǔ wǒ wǎn shuì.

   Mom doesn't allow me to stay up late.

2. adverb perhaps; maybe

   他也许明天来。

   Tā yěxǔ míngtiān lái.

   Perhaps he will come tomorrow.