How to Write 许
The character 许 (xǔ) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
许 is pronounced xǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means To allow / To promise / Maybe.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 许 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 许
也许
yě xǔ
maybe; perhaps
许多
xǔ duō
Many / A lot of
允许
yǔn xǔ
to permit; to allow
Example Sentences
他也许不来了。
tā yě xǔ bù lái le
He might not come.
这里有许多书。
zhè lǐ yǒu xǔ duō shū
There are many books here.
老师允许我回家。
lǎo shī yǔn xǔ wǒ huí jiā
The teacher allowed me to go home.
Practice Writing 许 (xǔ)
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