赞同

zàn tóng

to approve of

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"赞同" means to approve of or agree with an idea, opinion, or plan. It is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts where someone expresses agreement or support.

Common Collocations

  • 赞同观点 (approve of a viewpoint): used when agreeing with someone's opinion.
  • 赞同计划 (approve a plan): used in discussions about proposals or projects.
  • 赞同意见 (approve an opinion): common in meetings or debates.

Usage Notes

"赞同" is more formal than simply saying "同意" and often implies thoughtful agreement rather than casual consent. It is commonly used in written language, official discussions, or when emphasizing support.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse "赞同" with "支持" (support), which can imply active backing or assistance, whereas "赞同" focuses on agreement or approval.

Summary

Use "赞同" when you want to express clear, formal agreement with an idea or proposal, especially in professional or serious contexts.

Example Sentences

我完全赞同你的观点。

Wǒ wánquán zàntóng nǐ de guāndiǎn.

I completely approve of your point of view.

大家都赞同这个计划,所以决定开始实施。

Dàjiā dōu zàntóng zhège jìhuà, suǒyǐ juédìng kāishǐ shíshī.

Everyone approved of this plan, so it was decided to start implementation.

他不赞同这种做法,觉得太冒险了。

Tā bù zàntóng zhè zhǒng zuòfǎ, juéde tài màoxiǎn le.

He does not approve of this approach; he thinks it is too risky.