一致 meaning in English

一致 often describes opinions, views, or actions that match, and it commonly follows words like 意见 (yìjiàn, opinion) or 看法 (kànfǎ, view). As an adverb it comes before a verb to mean everyone did something together, as in 一致同意 (yīzhì tóngyì, unanimously agree). Example: 大家的意见很一致。(Dàjiā de yìjiàn hěn yīzhì.) Everyone's opinions are in agreement.

一 (yī) means one, and 致 (zhì) means to reach or send toward. When everyone reaches toward one single point, they are 一致, in agreement.

Common mistake: Learners often use 一致 where 一样 (yīyàng) is better. 一样 means two things are the same or alike, while 一致 is about views, goals, or actions lining up, so say 我们的衣服一样, not 我们的衣服一致. Also remember that 一 is pronounced in the first tone here, because 致 is fourth tone and would normally make it change; in this word it is commonly read yīzhì as listed, though you may hear yízhì in fast speech.