Meaning and Usage
The noun '일치' means 'agreement' or 'accord' and is used to describe when two or more things correspond or match exactly. It is common in formal and written contexts such as contracts, data verification, or expressing consensus.
Common Collocations
- '의견이 일치하다' (opinions agree): used when people share the same opinion.
- '데이터 일치 여부' (data match status): used in technical or administrative contexts.
- '일치하지 않다' (not match): to express discrepancy or mismatch.
Register and Nuance
'일치' is a formal noun and often appears in professional, academic, or official settings. It is less common in casual conversation where simpler words like '같다' (same) might be used.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse '일치' with '일치하다' (the verb form). Remember '일치' is a noun; to express the action, use '일치하다'. Also, do not confuse it with '일치감' (sense of unity), which is a related but distinct concept.