Korean word

찬성

Pronunciation

Romanizationchanseong

Meaning

  • nounapproval

Example

회의에서 찬성 의견이 많았어요.hoe ui e seo chan seong ui gyeo ni ma na sseo yo

There were many opinions in favor at the meeting.

Illustration for 찬성 (approval)

More examples

그 제안에 찬성 표를 던졌어요.keu che a ne chan seong pyo reul teon jeo sseo yo

I cast a vote in favor of the proposal.

Core concept

A clear sign that a person or group supports a proposal or opinion.

Common phrases

  • 찬성 의견chan seong ui gyeon

    opinion in favor

  • 찬성 표chan seong pyo

    vote in favor

  • 찬성 측chan seong cheuk

    side in favor

Similar words

동의tongui: Agreement that shows people accept a plan or allow something to happen.
지지chiji: Steady backing that helps a person, idea, or policy move forward.

Definition in Korean

어떤 제안이나 의견에 대해 찬성하거나 지지하는 태도나 표시.eo tteon che a ni na ui gyeo ne tae hae chan seong ha geo na chi ji ha neun tae do na pyo si

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean origin combines the ideas of helping or praising with bringing something to success.

Usage tips

  • In a meeting or vote, 찬성 (chanseong, "approval") works as a brief public stance when support must be counted or recorded.

Other meanings

  • supportnoun
  • vote in favornoun

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