积极 (jījí)

积极 describes a positive, proactive, and energetic attitude or approach. It implies initiative and constructive engagement rather than passivity. It is frequently used to encourage people to take an active role and maintain a positive mindset.

Meanings

[adjective] Positive; active; proactive; enthusiastic; constructive.

Example Sentences

她对工作始终保持积极的态度，深受同事和领导的喜爱。 Tā duì gōngzuò shǐzhōng bǎochí jījí de tàidù, shēn shòu tóngshì hé lǐngdǎo de xǐài. She always maintains a positive attitude toward her work and is well-liked by both colleagues and managers.

我们鼓励学生积极参与课外活动，培养多方面的兴趣。 Wǒmen gǔlì xuéshēng jījí cānyù kèwài huódòng, péiyǎng duō fāngmiàn de xìngqù. We encourage students to actively participate in extracurricular activities and develop a variety of interests.

面对困难，保持积极的心态是克服挑战的关键。 Miànduì kùnnán, bǎochí jījí de xīntài shì kèfú tiǎozhàn de guānjiàn. Maintaining a positive mindset when facing difficulties is the key to overcoming challenges.

两国政府积极推进贸易谈判，争取尽快达成协议。 Liǎng guó zhèngfǔ jījí tuījìn màoyì tánpàn, zhēngqǔ jǐnkuài dáchéng xiéyì. The governments of both countries are actively pushing forward trade negotiations, aiming to reach an agreement as soon as possible.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
积极态度	positive attitude
积极参与	actively participate
积极影响	positive influence
消极与积极	negative vs. positive
积极性	positivity; enthusiasm; initiative

Usage Notes

积极 is the antonym of 消极 (xiāojí, negative/passive). In Chinese educational and work culture, being 积极 is highly valued and frequently appears in evaluations: 工作积极 (works proactively), 态度积极 (has a positive attitude). The derived noun 积极性 (jījí xìng) means "enthusiasm" or "initiative": 调动积极性 (to mobilize people's initiative) is a common expression in management.

Memory Hook

积 means "to accumulate" and 极 means "extreme/pole." Being 积极 means accumulating energy to the extreme — you are so full of positive energy that it pushes you toward action.