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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
积极jījíactiveHSK 4, ad, 17 strokes, rank #3842, Medium
积极jījíenergeticHSK 4, ad, 17 strokes, rank #3842, Medium
积极jījívigorousHSK 4, ad, 17 strokes, rank #3842, Medium
积极jījípositive (outlook)HSK 4, ad, 17 strokes, rank #3842, Medium
积极jījíproactiveHSK 4, ad, 17 strokes, rank #3842, Medium
jījí(ji1ji2)ji ji T1
  1. 1active
  2. 2energetic
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March 24, 2026

积极(積極)jījí(ji1ji2)

积极 (jī jí) describes a proactive and enthusiastic approach to life or tasks. It is commonly used to express a positive attitude, whether in personal development, work, or social interactions. The term conveys not just being active, but also being constructive and engaged.

Strokes17Frequency#3842DifficultyMedium
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, a积极 (jī jí) attitude is highly valued, especially in work settings and communal activities. It reflects the cultural emphasis on hard work and collective improvement, often encouraged in educational and professional environments.

Memory tip

Think of 积 (jī) as 'to accumulate' and 极 (jí) as 'extreme' or 'to the utmost'. Imagine someone energetically accumulating positive experiences to the extreme, creating a vibrant and active lifestyle. Visualize a person jumping up with excitement while collecting golden coins, representing positive energy.

Meanings of 积极

jījí(ji1ji2)
1active
2energetic
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About 积极

积极Simplified
積極Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
副形词xíngróngcíadj-adverb (adj.-adv.)Part of Speech
#3842Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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积极 (jījí) vs 亢奋 (kàngfèn) — use 积极 for a constructive attitude; use 亢奋 for an overly excited or agitated state.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when using 积极; it is generally positive and should not be used sarcastically. Common collocations include 积极的态度 (positive attitude) and 积极参加 (actively participate). Avoid mixing it with negative contexts, as it could lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 4 word, 积极 connects well with other words describing attitudes and behaviors, such as 乐观 (optimistic) and 主动 (initiative). Focus on using it in various contexts where you describe someone's approach or mindset.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 积极 with 消极 (xiāo jí), which means 'negative'. For example, saying '我对这个项目的态度是消极' (My attitude towards this project is positive) is incorrect. The correct phrase would use 积极 instead.

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Component characters

积jīto amass
HSK 710 strokes禾
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极jíextremely
HSK 37 strokes木
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How to say active in Chinese

“active” in Chinese is积极jījí

积极 (jī jí) describes a proactive and enthusiastic approach to life or tasks. It is commonly used to express a positive attitude, whether in personal development, work, or social interactions. The term conveys not just being active, but also being constructive and engaged.

When to use 积极

Be cautious with the tone when using 积极; it is generally positive and should not be used sarcastically. Common collocations include 积极的态度 (positive attitude) and 积极参加 (actively participate). Avoid mixing it with negative contexts, as it could lead to misunderstandings.

积极 or something close to it

积极 (jījí) vs 亢奋 (kàngfèn) — use 积极 for a constructive attitude; use 亢奋 for an overly excited or agitated state.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 积极 with 消极 (xiāo jí), which means 'negative'. For example, saying '我对这个项目的态度是消极' (My attitude towards this project is positive) is incorrect. The correct phrase would use 积极 instead.

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Grammar patterns of 积极

积极 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我们要认真听讲，此外还要____完成作业。

We need to listen carefully in class; in addition, we should actively complete our homework.

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首相承诺以色列将发挥积极的作用。

shǒuxiàng chéngnuò yǐ sè liè jiāng fāhuī jījí de zuòyòng。

The Prime Minister has promised that Israel will play a constructive role.
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我们决定在比赛中积极拼抢，大胆进攻。

wǒmen juédìng zài bǐsài zhōng jījí pīn qiǎng， dàdǎn jìngōng。

We decided that in the game we would be physical and aggressive.
3
人们说，如果我们再不积极行动起来，我们就会有麻烦。

rénmen shuō， rúguǒ wǒmen zài bù jījí xíngdòng qǐlái， wǒmen jiù huì yǒu máfan。

People are saying if we don't buck up we'll be in trouble.
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培养一种自信的积极心态会让人受益匪浅。

péiyǎng yī zhǒng zìxìn de jījí xīntài huì ràng rén shòuyì-fěiqiǎn。

Cultivating a positive mental attitude towards yourself can reap tremendous benefits.
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从长远来看，这个协议将会产生非常积极的影响。

cóng chángyuǎn lái kàn， zhège xiéyì jiāng huì chǎnshēng fēicháng jījí de yǐngxiǎng。

The agreement should have very positive results in the long term.
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这些精力若用于采取某些积极行动的话，可能会更值得。

zhèxiē jīnglì ruò yòngyú cǎiqǔ mǒu xiē jījí xíngdòng dehuà， kěnéng huì gèng zhídé。

This energy could be much better spent taking some positive action.
7
我们对求职者的要求是具备运算能力，熟练使用电脑，精力充沛而且工作积极主动。

wǒmen duì qiúzhí zhě de yāoqiú shì jùbèi yùnsuàn nénglì， shúliàn shǐyòng diànnǎo， jīnglì chōngpèi érqiě gōngzuò jījí zhǔdòng。

We look for applicants who are numerate, computer-literate and energetic self-starters.
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像大卫·约克这样的人能带来非常积极的影响。

xiàng dà wèi· yāo kè zhèyàng de rén néng dàilái fēicháng jījí de yǐngxiǎng。

The influence of someone like David York will be priceless.
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从今天起，我要积极接受一切，接受爱，迎接挑战，拥抱生活，不管什么事，我都会勇敢地去接受。

cóng jīntiān qǐ， wǒ yào jījí jiēshòu yíqiè， jiēshòu ài， yíngjiē tiǎozhàn， yōngbào shēnghuó， bùguǎn shénme shì， wǒ dūhuì yǒnggǎn dì qù jiēshòu。

From now on, I'm gonna say yes--yes to love, yes to adventure, yes to life, whatever it maybe, the answer's going to be yes.
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在他们眼中，积极分子不过是爱管闲事的人罢了。

zài tāmen yǎn zhōng， jījí fēn zi búguò shì ài guǎn xián shì de rén bàle。

They view activists as little more than meddlers.
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为了加速项目进展，团队成员积极提出自己的想法和建议。

Wèi le jiāsù xiàngmù jìnzhǎn, tuánduì chéngyuán jījí tíchū zìjǐ de xiǎngfǎ hé jiànyì.

To accelerate the project's progress, team members actively put forward their ideas and suggestions.
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为了加速项目进展，团队成员积极提出自己的想法和建议。

Wèi le jiāsù xiàngmù jìnzhǎn, tuánduì chéngyuán jījí tíchū zìjǐ de xiǎngfǎ hé jiànyì.

To accelerate the project's progress, team members actively put forward their ideas and suggestions.
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她是一个积极向上的人，总是充满活力。

Tā shì yí gè jījí xiàng shàng de rén, zǒng shì chōngmǎn huólì.

She is an energetic person, always full of vitality.
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他积极参加各种运动，保持健康的生活方式。

Tā jījí cānjiā gè zhǒng yùndòng, bǎochí jiànkāng de shēnghuó fāngshì.

He energetically participates in various sports to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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每天早晨，他都积极地开始新的一天。

Měitiān zǎochén, tā dōu jījí de kāishǐ xīn de yì tiān.

Every morning, he energetically starts a new day.
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她是一个积极向上的人，总是充满活力。

Tā shì yí gè jījí xiàng shàng de rén, zǒng shì chōngmǎn huólì.

She is an energetic person, always full of vitality.
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他积极参加各种运动，保持健康的生活方式。

Tā jījí cānjiā gè zhǒng yùndòng, bǎochí jiànkāng de shēnghuó fāngshì.

He energetically participates in various sports to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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每天早晨，他都积极地开始新的一天。

Měitiān zǎochén, tā dōu jījí de kāishǐ xīn de yì tiān.

Every morning, he energetically starts a new day.

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