Meaning
共识 refers to a mutual understanding or agreement reached by multiple parties after discussion or negotiation. It emphasizes that all involved parties share the same view or recognition on a particular matter, often used in formal, political, business, or diplomatic contexts.
Usage
This word is commonly used in formal settings such as meetings, negotiations, and news reports. It often appears with verbs like 达成 (dá chéng - to reach), 形成 (xíng chéng - to form), or 寻求 (xún qiú - to seek). Native speakers use it to describe agreement on important matters requiring collective decision-making.
Examples
- 01经过三天的谈判，双方终于达成了共识。, .After three days of negotiations, both sides finally reached a consensus.
- 02我们需要在这个问题上形成共识才能继续推进项目。.We need to form a consensus on this issue before we can continue advancing the project.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个共识
- 项几项共识
Common collocations
- 达成共识to reach a consensus
- 形成共识to form a consensus
- 寻求共识to seek consensus
- 广泛共识broad consensus
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 共 (together/shared) and 识 (knowledge/understanding) to literally mean 'shared knowledge' or 'common understanding,' directly reflecting its meaning of consensus.