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    Referring to consensus with 共识 (gòngshí)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    达成 + 共识 / Modifier + 共识

    Explanation

    The noun 共识 (gòngshí) means "consensus" or "common understanding" and refers to a shared agreement or mutual recognition among parties. It often appears with the verb 达成 (to reach), forming the common phrase 达成共识 (to reach a consensus).

    Examples

    • 经过长时间讨论，双方终于达成了共识。

      Jīngguò cháng shíjiān tǎolùn, shuāngfāng zhōngyú dáchéng le gòngshí.

      After a long discussion, both sides finally reached a consensus.

    • 在这个问题上，大家还没有形成共识。

      Zài zhège wèntí shàng, dàjiā hái méiyǒu xíngchéng gòngshí.

      On this issue, everyone has not yet formed a consensus.

    • 国际社会需要在气候问题上建立共识。

      Guójì shèhuì xūyào zài qìhòu wèntí shàng jiànlì gòngshí.

      The international community needs to build consensus on the climate issue.

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