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    Expressing 'to agree' with 同意 (tóngyì)

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    Structure

    Subject + 同意 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    同意 (tóngyì) means "to agree" or "to consent," combining 同 (same) and 意 (opinion/intention). It is used when someone gives approval or expresses agreement with a proposal or plan. For example, 同意支付 means "agreed to pay."

    Examples

    • 经理同意了我的休假申请。

      Jīnglǐ tóngyì le wǒ de xiūjià shēnqǐng.

      The manager approved my leave request.

    • 大家都同意周六去爬山。

      Dàjiā dōu tóngyì zhōuliù qù páshān.

      Everyone agreed to go hiking on Saturday.

    • 她不同意这个方案，觉得风险太大。

      Tā bù tóngyì zhège fāng'àn, juéde fēngxiǎn tài dà.

      She disagreed with this plan, feeling the risk was too great.

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