消极

xiāo jí

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. negative
2. passive
3. inactive

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 积极 jī jí 积极 jī jí active Positive and active attitude: active
• 主动 zhǔ dòng 主动 zhǔ dòng to take the initiative Taking initiative; active: to take the initiative

Synonyms

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• 负面 fù miàn 负面 fù miàn negative Negative in effect or meaning: negative
• 消沉 xiāo chén 消沉 xiāo chén depressed Low-spirited or passive: depressed

Usage notes

Collocations

消极 is commonly used with 态度 (attitude) or 情绪 (mood), as in 消极态度 (negative attitude).

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 消极 with 负面; 消极 implies passivity or lack of effort, while 负面 describes inherent negativity.

Example Sentences

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他的 消极 态度影响了整个团队。

His negative attitude affected the whole team.

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Words Containing 消极

• 消极性 消极性 xiāo jí xìng: passive

Child Words of 消极

• 极 极 jí: extremely
• 消 消 xiāo: to diminish; to subside