verb, adjective · to permit, authorize, or grant a request

经理不准他请假。

verb · in accordance with or in the light of a specific rule or standard

我们将准此原则对违纪行为进行处理。

adjective, noun, verb · conforming to a standard, precise, or correct

他的发音非常准。

adverb · certainly or surely

说明天会下雨，准没错。

noun, verb · about to become; prefix meaning prospective, para-, or semi-

这位准新娘正在挑选礼服。