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찬성하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '찬성하다' means 'to approve' or 'to support' a plan, proposal, or opinion. It is commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as meetings, discussions, or voting situations.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '찬성하다' in workplaces, schools, or community meetings where decisions are made collectively. It expresses agreement with a suggestion or idea.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '찬성 의견' (supporting opinion): used when expressing agreement in discussions.
  • '찬성 투표' (approval vote): refers to voting in favor.
  • '찬성하다 vs 반대하다': '찬성하다' means to agree, while '반대하다' means to oppose.

Register and Politeness

'찬성하다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings, but it is more common in formal speech or writing.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '찬성하다' with '동의하다' (to agree). While both can mean agreement, '찬성하다' is more about supporting a proposal or plan, often in a decision-making context, whereas '동의하다' can be used more broadly for agreeing with statements or opinions.

Example Sentences

회의에서 그 제안에 모두 찬성했다.

Hoeuieseo geu jeane ane modu chanseonghaetda.

Everyone approved that proposal at the meeting.

나는 그 계획에 찬성하지만 몇 가지 조건이 필요하다.

Naneun geu gyehoeg-e chanseonghajiman myeot gaji jogeoni piryohada.

I support that plan, but some conditions are necessary.

찬성하는 사람과 반대하는 사람이 팽팽하게 맞섰다.

Chanseonghaneun saramgwa bandaehaneun sarami paengpaenghage matseotda.

Those who support and those who oppose stood firmly against each other.