합의
The act of reaching a mutual agreement or consensus after discussion. It is a key term in legal, political, and social contexts where multiple parties are involved.
Examples
3 of 5우리는 저녁 메뉴에 대해 합의를 보았다.
We reached an agreement on the dinner menu.
노사 간의 원만한 합의가 필요합니다.
A smooth agreement between labor and management is necessary.
일단 우리끼리 합의하고 진행하자.
Let's agree among ourselves first and proceed.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hap (Join) + Ui (Opinion). Opinions joining together to become one.
Quick Quiz
피해자와 가해자가 원만하게 ___를 마쳤다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 합의
Examples
우리는 저녁 메뉴에 대해 합의를 보았다.
everydayWe reached an agreement on the dinner menu.
노사 간의 원만한 합의가 필요합니다.
formalA smooth agreement between labor and management is necessary.
일단 우리끼리 합의하고 진행하자.
informalLet's agree among ourselves first and proceed.
사회적 합의 없이 정책을 시행하기는 어렵다.
academicIt is difficult to implement policy without social consensus.
계약서의 세부 조항에 대한 합의가 완료되었습니다.
businessAgreement on the detailed clauses of the contract has been completed.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
합의하에
under agreement / by mutual consent
합의를 보다
to come to an agreement
원만한 합의
amicable agreement
Often Confused With
협의 (consultation) is the process of talking, while 합의 (agreement) is the final result of that process.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in news and academic texts regarding international treaties or social policies.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '동의' (agreement/permission) when '합의' (consensus between groups) is more accurate.
Memory Tip
Hap (Join) + Ui (Opinion). Opinions joining together to become one.
Word Origin
From Hanja 合意 (combined will/opinion).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, reaching a 'social consensus' (사회적 합의) is considered crucial before making big national changes.
Quick Quiz
피해자와 가해자가 원만하게 ___를 마쳤다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 합의
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