同意 (tóngyì)

同意 means to agree, consent, or approve. It expresses alignment with an opinion, plan, or request. It is the direct opposite of 反对 (to oppose). It can follow a subject directly and takes an object that is the thing agreed to.

Meanings

[verb] To agree; to consent; to approve.

Example Sentences

我同意你的看法。 Wǒ tóngyì nǐ de kànfǎ. I agree with your view.

父母同意了他的计划。 Fùmǔ tóngyì le tā de jìhuà. His parents approved his plan.

大家都同意这个决定。 Dàjiā dōu tóngyì zhège juédìng. Everyone agrees with this decision.

你同意吗？ Nǐ tóngyì ma? Do you agree?

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
表示同意	to express agreement
不同意	to disagree
同意意见	to agree with an opinion
征得同意	to obtain consent
双方同意	both sides agree

Memory Hook

同 means same and 意 means meaning or intention. To 同意 is to share the same meaning or intention as another person, that is, to be on the same page and agree.