粵

擅sin6自zi6

sin6 zi6shàn zì

English

  1. without permission
  2. (to do something) without authorisation

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 未經批准

Examples

  • 擅自離開

    to leave a place without authorisation

  • 考生不得擅自離開試場。

    Candidates should not leave the hall without authorisation.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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