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    Using 积极 (jījí) to express "positive" or "active"

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    Description & Modification

    Structure

    积极 + 的 + Noun / 积极 + Verb

    Explanation

    积极 (jījí) means "positive," "active," or "proactive" and describes a favorable attitude, outcome, or effort. It can modify nouns (积极的态度, a positive attitude) or verbs (积极参与, to actively participate).

    Examples

    • 她对工作一直保持积极的态度。

      tā duì gōngzuò yīzhí bǎochí jījí de tàidu.

      She has always maintained a positive attitude toward work.

    • 老师鼓励学生积极参与课堂讨论。

      lǎoshī gǔlì xuéshēng jījí cānyù kètáng tǎolùn.

      The teacher encourages students to actively participate in class discussions.

    • 这次谈判取得了非常积极的成果。

      zhè cì tánpàn qǔdé le fēicháng jījí de chéngguǒ.

      This negotiation achieved very positive results.

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