ความเห็นพ้อง
agreement
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This noun means that different people or groups share the same view or have reached agreement. It is a fairly formal word used for consensus in discussions, meetings, and decision-making.
agreement、consensus、shared view
A state where people, groups, or sides hold the same view. It focuses on shared agreement among parties, not just one person's approval.
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ยังไม่มีความเห็นพ้องในเรื่องนี้ yaŋ mây mii khwaam hěn phɔ́ɔŋ nay rʉ̂aŋ níi There is still no consensus on this matter. ยังไม่มีความเห็นพ้องในเรื่องนี้ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ความเห็นพ้อง is made from ความเห็น, “opinion,” and พ้อง, “to match” or “to be in agreement.” It sounds more suited to meetings, negotiations, policy discussions, and organizational decisions than casual everyday approval. Common patterns include มีความเห็นพ้อง “there is agreement,” ไม่มีความเห็นพ้อง “there is no consensus,” หาความเห็นพ้อง “seek agreement,” and สร้างความเห็นพ้อง “build consensus.”
Usage
It is commonly used in meetings, negotiations, expert discussions, political or social issues, and workplace decision-making when talking about whether multiple sides share the same view.
Caution
To say “I agree,” use ฉันเห็นด้วย. ความเห็นพ้อง is a noun, so it is not used like a verb to state one person’s agreement.
Differences from similar words
1 agreement synonyms
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ข้อตกลง often refers to an agreement as an arrangement, deal, or agreed terms. ความเห็นพ้อง refers more to the state of having the same opinion or reaching consensus.