不许

The Chinese word 不许 (bùxǔ) is composed of two characters: 不 (bù) and 许 (xǔ). 不 is a negation particle, meaning "not" or "no". 许 means "to permit", "to allow", or "to grant". Therefore, 不许 literally means "not to permit" or "not to allow".The word 不许 has been used in Chinese for centuries. It is found in many ancient texts, including the Analects of Confucius and the Book of Rites. In modern Chinese, 不许 is still commonly used, both in spoken and written language. It can be used in a variety of contexts, but it is most often used to express prohibition or denial. For example, a parent might say to their child, "你不许吃糖果" (nǐ bùxǔ chī tángguǒ), meaning "You are not allowed to eat candy". A teacher might say to their students, "你们不许在课堂上说话" (nǐmen bùxǔ zài kètáng shàng shuōhuà), meaning "You are not allowed to talk in class".不许 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of ways. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is commonly used in everyday Chinese conversation.