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    Expressing "negativity" with 消极 (xiāojí)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 反应 + 消极

    Explanation

    消极 (xiāojí) means "negative" or "passive," describing an unfavorable attitude, reaction, or outcome. It is the opposite of 积极 (positive/active). It can describe both emotional states and broader reactions, such as a negative market response.

    Examples

    • 他最近工作状态很消极，什么都不想做。

      Tā zuìjìn gōngzuò zhuàngtài hěn xiāojí, shénme dōu bù xiǎng zuò.

      He has been very negative at work lately, not wanting to do anything.

    • 用消极的态度面对问题只会让情况更糟。

      Yòng xiāojí de tàidù miànduì wèntí zhǐ huì ràng qíngkuàng gèng zāo.

      Facing problems with a negative attitude will only make things worse.

    • 市场对这个消息的反应比较消极。

      Shìchǎng duì zhège xiāoxī de fǎnyìng bǐjiào xiāojí.

      The market's reaction to this news has been rather negative.

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