Meaning and Usage
The Korean noun '찬성' means 'approval' or 'assent.' It is commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as meetings, discussions, or voting situations where people express agreement with a proposal or idea.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '찬성' in contexts involving decision-making, such as company meetings, school councils, or community gatherings. It contrasts with '반대' (opposition).
Collocations and Patterns
- 찬성하다: to approve or agree
- 찬성 의견: opinion of approval
- 찬성 표: approval vote
- 찬성하는 사람: person who agrees
These collocations are useful to express agreement clearly and formally.
Register and Politeness
'찬성' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings, but it is more common in formal discussions. When speaking casually, people might use simpler expressions like '좋아요' (I like it) or '동의해요' (I agree).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '찬성' with '동의' (agreement). While both mean agreement, '찬성' is more about approval in a decision-making or voting context, whereas '동의' can be used more broadly for agreeing with opinions or statements.
Use '찬성' when you want to emphasize formal approval or support, especially in group decisions.