进取 (jìn qǔ) — to be enterprising, to show initiative and determination to advance
Definition
进取 describes a person with an enterprising, driven spirit — a trait, not a single action. Compared to 上进, it is more formal and written; 率先 is different — it means being the first to do something, not having drive.
verb
to be enterprisingto show initiative and determination to advance
Examples
- ，。Tā hěn yǒu jìn qǔ xīn, zuò shì zǒng shì zhǔ dòng.He is very enterprising and always takes the initiative in his work.
- 进取，。Nián qīng rén yào yǒu jìn qǔ de jīng shén, bù néng ān yú xiàn zhuàng.Young people should have an enterprising spirit and not be content with the status quo.
- 进取，。Gōng sī gǔ lì yuán gōng bú duàn jìn qǔ, zhuī qiú gèng hǎo de yè jì.The company encourages employees to keep showing initiative and pursue better performance.
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