Definition
进取心 is a noun describing a positive, proactive attitude — the drive to improve oneself or achieve goals. It's often used in professional or personal development contexts. Unlike English 'aggressiveness', it doesn't carry a hostile connotation; it's closer to 'initiative' or 'ambition'.
n.
enterprising spiritinitiativedrive
Examples
- 进取心，。Tā hěn yǒu jìn qǔ xīn, zǒngshì zhǔdòng xuéxí xīn zhīshi.He has a lot of initiative; he always takes the initiative to learn new knowledge.
- 进取心。Gōngsī xūyào yǒu jìn qǔ xīn de yuángōng lái tuīdòng fāzhǎn.The company needs employees with drive to promote development.
- 进取心。Tā de jìn qǔ xīn ràng tā zài shìyè shàng qǔdé le hěn dà chénggōng.Her enterprising spirit helped her achieve great success in her career.
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