Word: 许 (xǔ) Traditional: 許 许 dictionary entry xǔ to allow; to permit; to promise; to praise; somewhat; perhaps; surname Xu Full dictionary entry for 许 Example sentences using 许 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他许我下周带我去海边。 Tā xǔ wǒ xiàzhōu dài wǒ qù hǎibiān. He promised to take me to the seaside next week. 我的邻居姓许，是位老师。 Wǒ de línjū xìng xǔ, shì wèi lǎoshī. My neighbor's surname is Xu, and she is a teacher.