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-====== xǔ kě zhèng: 许可证 - License, Permit ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** xǔkězhèng, xukezheng, 许可证, Chinese license, Chinese permit, business license in China, driver's license in Chinese, official permit, government approval, what is xukezheng +
-  * **Summary:** 许可证 (xǔ kě zhèng) is the formal Chinese word for an official "license" or "permit." It refers to a legal document issued by an authority that grants you permission to do something, such as drive a car (driver's license), run a business (business license), or build a house (construction permit). Understanding 许可证 is essential for navigating any official or legal process in China, as it represents formal, documented approval. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** xǔ kě zhèng +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 5 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** An official document granting permission to do, use, or own something; a license or permit. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** Think of 许可证 as "proof of permission." It's not just a casual "okay" from someone; it's a formal, often paper, certificate from a government body or official organization. The word itself is a logical combination of "permit," "can," and "certificate," making it one of the most straightforward and important terms for dealing with bureaucracy in China. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **许 (xǔ):** To permit, to allow, to approve. This character signifies the act of granting permission. +
-  * **可 (kě):** Can, may, able to. This character reinforces the idea that something is now possible or allowed. +
-  * **证 (zhèng):** Certificate, proof, evidence. This character represents the physical or digital document itself—the proof. +
-These three characters combine logically and transparently: a **certificate (证)** that shows you **can (可)** do something because you have been **permitted (许)**. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-The term 许可证 is less about deep philosophy and more about the practical reality of modern China's administrative system. Official documentation is paramount in Chinese society for legal and commercial activities. Almost every significant action, from opening a small noodle shop to importing goods, requires a specific 许可证. +
-A useful comparison for a Westerner is the concept of "red tape" or bureaucracy. While all countries have it, the Chinese system places a particularly strong emphasis on having the correct **证 (zhèng)**, or certificate, for everything. This isn't necessarily a negative; it's a system built on explicit, documented authorization. For an individual or a company, securing the necessary 许可证 is the non-negotiable first step to operating legitimately. It reflects a cultural and administrative preference for clear, written approval over implicit understanding or handshake deals in formal matters. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-许可证 is a formal term used in official, legal, and business contexts. You will encounter it when dealing with government agencies, setting up a business, or applying for professional qualifications. It's not used in casual conversation for informal permission. +
-=== Common Types of 许可证 === +
-  *   **Business Operations:** The most common is the **营业许可证 (yíngyè xǔkězhèng)**, a general business permit. Specific industries may require others, like a **食品经营许可证 (shípǐn jīngyíng xǔkězhèng)** for a restaurant (food service permit). +
-  *   **Driving:** While a driver's license is often called **驾照 (jiàzhào)** colloquially, its formal name can be **驾驶许可证 (jiàshǐ xǔkězhèng)**. +
-  *   **Construction & Property:** A **施工许可证 (shīgōng xǔkězhèng)** is a construction permit, required before any building work can begin. +
-  *   **Import/Export:** Businesses involved in international trade need an **进出口许可证 (jìnchūkǒu xǔkězhèng)**. +
-  *   **Digital/Software:** In the tech world, a **软件许可证 (ruǎnjiàn xǔkězhèng)** is a software license. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:**  +
-    * 开餐厅需要申请食品经营**许可证**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Kāi cāntīng xūyào shēnqǐng shípǐn jīngyíng **xǔkězhèng**. +
-    * English: To open a restaurant, you need to apply for a food service permit. +
-    * Analysis: This shows a very common and practical use of the term for a specific business requirement. +
-  * **Example 2:**  +
-    * 警察要求司机出示他的驾驶**许可证**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Jǐngchá yāoqiú sījī chūshì tā de jiàshǐ **xǔkězhèng**. +
-    * English: The police officer asked the driver to show his driver's license. +
-    * Analysis: Here, 驾驶许可证 is the formal term for a driver's license, used in an official context. +
-  * **Example 3:**  +
-    * 没有施工**许可证**，你们不能开始盖房子。 +
-    * Pinyin: Méiyǒu shīgōng **xǔkězhèng**, nǐmen bùnéng kāishǐ gài fángzi. +
-    * English: Without a construction permit, you cannot start building the house. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence highlights that a 许可证 is a mandatory prerequisite for an action. +
-  * **Example 4:**  +
-    * 我们公司的营业**许可证**下个月就到期了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen gōngsī de yíngyè **xǔkězhèng** xià ge yuè jiù dàoqī le. +
-    * English: Our company's business license expires next month. +
-    * Analysis: The phrase `到期 (dàoqī)` means "to expire," a common verb used with licenses. +
-  * **Example 5:**  +
-    * 办理这个**许可证**的流程非常复杂。 +
-    * Pinyin: Bànlǐ zhège **xǔkězhèng** de liúchéng fēicháng fùzá. +
-    * English: The process for handling this permit is very complicated. +
-    * Analysis: `办理 (bànlǐ)` is a key verb meaning "to handle" or "to process" official documents. +
-  * **Example 6:**  +
-    * 你的**许可证**被吊销了吗？ +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ de **xǔkězhèng** bèi diàoxiāo le ma? +
-    * English: Was your license revoked? +
-    * Analysis: `被吊销 (bèi diàoxiāo)` means "to be revoked," a serious consequence of breaking rules. +
-  * **Example 7:**  +
-    * 这家工厂因为没有排污**许可证**而被罚款了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè jiā gōngchǎng yīnwèi méiyǒu páiwū **xǔkězhèng** ér bèi fákuǎn le. +
-    * English: This factory was fined because it didn't have a pollutant discharge permit. +
-    * Analysis: This shows how specific permits are required for environmental regulations. `排污 (páiwū)` means "to discharge pollutants." +
-  * **Example 8:**  +
-    * 从事某些行业需要特殊的从业**许可证**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Cóngshì mǒuxiē hángyè xūyào tèshū de cóngyè **xǔkězhèng**. +
-    * English: To engage in certain industries requires a special professional license. +
-    * Analysis: `从业 (cóngyè)` means "to be employed in a certain profession," so this refers to a professional license. +
-  * **Example 9:**  +
-    * 我在网上更新了我的软件**许可证**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ zài wǎngshàng gēngxīnle wǒ de ruǎnjiàn **xǔkězhèng**. +
-    * English: I renewed my software license online. +
-    * Analysis: This demonstrates a modern, digital usage of the term. +
-  * **Example 10:**  +
-    * 获得进口**许可证**是第一步。 +
-    * Pinyin: Huòdé jìnkǒu **xǔkězhèng** shì dì yī bù. +
-    * English: Obtaining the import permit is the first step. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence emphasizes the foundational importance of a 许可证 in a process. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **许可证 (xǔkězhèng) vs. 执照 (zhízhào):** +
-    * These terms are often used interchangeably, especially in the context of a "business license" (**营业执照** is more common than **营业许可证**). However, there is a subtle difference. +
-    * **许可证** emphasizes //permission// to do something (a permit). It's granted based on meeting specific conditions. Example: A permit to hold a public event. +
-    * **执照** emphasizes //qualification// and registration to operate or practice a profession (a license). It implies you have the skills and legal standing. Example: A doctor's license (`医师执照`) or a business license (`营业执照`). +
-    * **Beginner's Tip:** For a business license, learn **营业执照 (yíngyè zhízhào)** as it's more common. For other "permits," **许可证** is usually the correct choice. +
-  * **Formal vs. Informal "Permission":** +
-    * A common mistake is to use 许可证 for informal situations. It **only** refers to an official document. +
-    * **Incorrect:** 我妈妈给了我一个**许可证**去看电影。(My mom gave me a "license" to see a movie.) +
-    * **Correct:** 我妈妈**允许**我去看电影。(My mom //allowed// me to see a movie.) Use the verb `允许 (yǔnxǔ)` for personal permission. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[执照]] (zhízhào) - License (for operation or practice). A very close synonym, often used for business or professional licenses. +
-  * [[驾照]] (jiàzhào) - Driver's license. The common, everyday abbreviation for `驾驶执照`. Much more common in speech than `驾驶许可证`. +
-  * [[牌照]] (páizhào) - License plate (for a vehicle). Can also refer to other licenses that are displayed on a plaque. +
-  * [[许可]] (xǔkě) - (Noun/Verb) Permission / To permit. This is the abstract concept of permission. 许可证 is the document that proves you have 许可. +
-  * [[批准]] (pīzhǔn) - (Verb) To approve, to ratify. The official action a government body takes to grant a 许可证. +
-  * [[签证]] (qiānzhèng) - Visa. A specific type of permit that allows entry into a foreign country. +
-  * [[证书]] (zhèngshū) - Certificate. A broader term for any certificate (e.g., certificate of graduation, marriage certificate). A 许可证 is a specific type of 证书 that grants permission. +
-  * [[授权]] (shòuquán) - (Noun/Verb) Authorization / To authorize. Refers to granting authority, often used in legal, corporate, or digital contexts (e.g., authorizing an app to access your data).+