perhaps; maybe

perhaps; maybe

A large number or amount of something.

to give permission or consent for an action to take place

to not permit or allow someone to do something

an official document or certificate that provides formal authorization or permission to perform a specific action

formal consent or an official document that allows something to be done

a little; a few

to grant special permission or authorization; officially licensed

for a long time; for ages

a few; a little; a bit

to promise; to pledge

to make a silent wish for something one desires, often on a special occasion like a birthday

to officially allow or grant permission for an action or request

to give permission or to allow something to happen

to make a promise

to express approval or commendation for someone's actions or behavior; to laud

to accept or give consent silently without an explicit statement

(coll.) perhaps; maybe

how many; what amount (used in interrogative or rhetorical contexts)

to have hopes or high expectations for someone, often a younger person or subordinate

(of a woman) to give one's heart to someone; to devote oneself wholeheartedly to someone or something

to such an extent; so much or so many in quantity or degree

a small amount or degree

to betroth a girl (in arranged marriages)

Xuchang, prefecture-level city in Henan Province

to what degree, amount, or in what manner

to praise, commend, or express formal approval

Xu Haifeng (1957-), PRC sharpshooter, 50m pistol gold medalist at Los Angeles 1984 Olympics

to express approval or admiration for someone or something; to commend

to permit, grant, or give consent

an exclusive right or privilege granted by a government or authority for a specific activity, such as resource extraction

Xu Shen (c. 58-147), the compiler of the original Han dynasty dictionary Shuowen Jiezi

Hsu Hsin-liang (1941-), Taiwanese politician

Xu Dishan (1893-1941), a prominent Chinese journalist, publisher, and novelist

to offer official positions and material benefits in order to buy people's allegiance

(literary) what kind of person; who

Tongxu county in Kaifeng City, Henan

to hold in high regard and praise; to esteem or speak highly of

to dedicate oneself to the cause of one's country

to betroth or promise a daughter or ward to someone in marriage

to accept a marriage proposal

Ming dynasty novelist (c. 1567-c. 1620), attributed author of the fantasy novel "Investiture of the Gods" ([[封神演义|封神演義|Feng1 shen2 Yan3 yi4]])

to not permit or authorize an action; forbidden or not allowed

perhaps; maybe; probably; often used to indicate a conjecture or reason

A situation where those in authority are permitted to act freely while the common people are restricted; a display of hypocrisy and abuse of power.

the business model or system of operating under a franchise agreement or license

written permission; written authorization

ganache (loanword)