赞成

• Pinyin: zàn chéng
• Hanzi breakdown: 赞 = 兟 (advance) + 贝 (shell/value), to praise or support; 成 = 戊 (axe) + 丁 (nail), to accomplish or become

Meaning

To agree with; to approve of; to be in favour of. To support or endorse a proposal, idea, or decision.

Often used in formal discussions, votes, and group decisions. 赞成意见 means a supportive opinion, 赞成票 means a vote in favour. The opposite is 反对 (to oppose). Unlike 同意, which can also mean to consent to a personal request, 赞成 tends to focus on approving an idea or plan.

Examples

1. 他非常赞成这个新提案，认为它既有创意又具有实际可行性。 He strongly approves of this new proposal, believing it is both creative and practically feasible.
2. 大多数员工都赞成公司推行弹性工作制的建议，认为有利于提高效率。 The majority of employees are in favour of the company introducing a flexible working system, seeing it as beneficial for productivity.
3. 她不赞成孩子过早接触高强度竞技体育，更希望他自由快乐地成长。 She does not approve of children being exposed to high-intensity competitive sport too early and would prefer he grows up freely and happily.

Usage Guide

Context: discussion, professional, everyday

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 我完全赞成你的看法，这个计划很合理。(I fully agree with your view — this plan is very reasonable.)
• 请举手表示赞成的人。(Please raise your hands if you are in favour.)

Don't Say

• 将'赞成'和'同意'混淆为完全相同 (Don't treat 赞成 and 同意 as completely identical — 赞成 typically endorses a proposal or idea at a conceptual level, while 同意 more broadly means to agree or consent, including to personal requests)

Origin & History

A compound of 赞 (to praise/support; 兟 advance twice + 贝 shell, suggesting adding value) and 成 (to accomplish/become; 戊 weapon + 丁 nail, suggesting achieving something). Together they mean to support something and help it come to fruition.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal