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The word "赞成" is formed through the classical Chinese method of logical semantic compounding, where two independent characters, each with their own meaning, are combined to create a new, more specific concept. The first character, "赞" (zàn), carries the core meaning of "to support" or "to assist". The second character, "成" (chéng), means "to accomplish" or "to become". Their combination does not follow a grammatical rule but a conceptual fusion, essentially meaning "to support (something) into accomplishment". Thus, the compound naturally expresses the idea of "to approve" or "to agree with", as it conceptually frames agreement as an act of supporting a proposition or plan to the point of its fulfillment.

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赞成这个计划。

Wǒ zànchéng zhège jìhuà.

I agree with this plan.

大家都赞成这个决定。

Dàjiā dōu zànchéng zhège juédìng.

Everyone agrees with this decision.

如果你赞成,我们就开始行动。

Rúguǒ nǐ zànchéng, wǒmen jiù kāishǐ xíngdòng.

If you agree, we will start acting.

他不仅赞成改革,还提出了具体方案。

Tā bùjǐn zànchéng gǎigé, hái tíchūle jùtǐ fāng'àn.

He not only agrees with reform, but also proposed specific plans.

经过充分讨论,委员会一致赞成通过这项决议。

Jīngguò chōngfèn tǎolùn, wěiyuánhuì yīzhì zànchéng tōngguò zhè xiàng juéyì.

After full discussion, the committee unanimously agreed to pass this resolution.

Word Definition - 赞成

zàn chéng to approve; to endorse; (literary) to assist