批准
pīzhǔn
The English word "approved" can be translated into Chinese as 批准 (pīzhǔn).
The term 批准 is used to indicate official approval, implying that a request or proposal has been authorized.
Meaning: having received approval (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 批准 means to formally approve or authorize, the term 通过 is often used when a proposal or bill "passes" a vote or moves through a certain stage of a process.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the particle 了 after 批准 (as in 批准了) indicates that the action of approval has been completed.
How do you pronounce it?
pīzhǔn
Did you know?
- In a traditional Chinese office setting, a physical 'approval' often takes the form of a red seal or chop, which carries more legal weight than a handwritten signature.
- The character 批 can also mean 'to criticize' in other contexts, meaning the same character is used for both giving a stern reprimand and granting official approval.
- The character 批 originally referred to the act of correcting or commenting on a document in red ink, a practice used by imperial officials to mark 'approved' or 'rejected'.
Examples in context
- 她批准了我的方案。She approved of my plan.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use 批准 to show someone approved of a plan.Tatoeba #1516247 by gonnastop, translation #314314 by CK
- 經理批准了我們的計劃。The manager approved our plan.This sentence shows how a manager can use 批准 for a plan.Tatoeba #844465 by Martha, translation #246288 by CK
- 老闆已經批准了我們的計劃。The boss has already approved of our plans.This sentence demonstrates using 批准 to show a boss has already completed the approval of plans.Tatoeba #757727 by Martha, translation #10632786 by Robomb999
- 我已经批准了你的申请I have approved your application.
- 这项决定已经获得核准This decision has been officially approved.
- 我的计划终于通过了My plan has finally been approved.
- 他同意了我的建议He approved my suggestion.
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a project request.
- 雨婷 Yuting浩然，你的申请获得批准了吗？Hàorán, nǐ de shēnqǐng huòdé pīzhǔn le ma?Haoran, has your application been approved?
- 浩然 Haoran是的，经理刚刚批准了。Shì de, jīnglǐ gānggāng pīzhǔn le.Yes, the manager just approved it.
- 雨婷 Yuting太好了，我们可以开始工作了。Tài hǎo le, wǒmen kěyǐ kāishǐ gōngzuò le.Great, we can start working now.
- 浩然 Haoran没错，雨婷，准备一下吧。Méi cuò, Yǔtíng, zhǔnbèi yīxià ba.That's right, Yuting, let's get ready.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
