jìnqǔ

进取

Word · AdjectiveTraditional進取

strive to make progress; be ambitious

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Meanings

1 sense · 5 examples
1.

adjective

enterprising; ambitious; striving to make progress

formal

Describes a proactive, positive attitude towards self-improvement and career/study advancement. Often used in formal or motivational contexts.

Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
fù富
yǒu有
jìn进
qǔ取
jīng精
shén神
de的
qǐ企
yè业
jiā家
 。

He is an entrepreneur with a strong enterprising spirit.

Nián年
qīng轻
rén人
yīng应
gāi该
yǒu有
jī积
jí极
jìn进
qǔ取
de的
tài态
dù度
 。

Young people should have a proactive and ambitious attitude.

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Gōng公
sī司
zài在
shì市
chǎng场
shàng上
cǎi采
qǔ取
le了
jìn进
qǔ取
de的
cè策
luè略
 。

The company adopted an aggressive strategy in the market.

Jìn进
qǔ取
xīn心
shì是
chéng成
gōng功
de的
zhòng重
yào要
yīn因
sù素
 。

Ambition is an important factor for success.

Tā她
píng凭
jiè借
zì自
jǐ己
de的
nǔ努
lì力
hé和
jìn进
qǔ取
 ,
huò获
dé得
le了
jìn晋
shēng升
 。

Through her own hard work and ambition, she obtained a promotion.