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消极

xiāo jí
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. negative
  2. 2. passive
  3. 3. inactive

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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