COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 许 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 午 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 许 (xǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to allow
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xǔ
许
to allow
Common words
xǔ duō
许多
many; a lot of; much
yě xǔ
也许
perhaps; maybe
yǔn xǔ
允许
to permit; to allow
huò xǔ
或许
perhaps; maybe
bù xǔ
不许
not to allow; must not; can't
xǔ kě
许可
to allow; to permit
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 许
Say “xǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 许
Common words and phrases
xǔ duō
many; a lot of; much
yě xǔ
perhaps; maybe
yǔn xǔ
to permit; to allow
huò xǔ
perhaps; maybe
bù xǔ
not to allow; must not; can't
xǔ kě
to allow; to permit
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“许”。
Zhège zì shì “xǔ”.
This character is “许”.
我正在学习“许”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “许”.
请写一遍“许”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xǔ”.
Please write “许” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 许?
许 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 许 (xǔ) mean?
许 (xǔ) means to allow.
What is the radical of 许?
The radical of 许 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.