Definition
能动 is an attributive word often used in philosophical or scientific contexts to describe something that is active, dynamic, or capable of autonomous action. It frequently appears in the fixed phrase 主观能动性 (subjective initiative), which refers to humans' conscious and proactive ability to understand and transform the world. It can also be used in technical terms like 能动系统 (active/dynamic system).
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activedynamicproactive (often in philosophical or scientific contexts)
Examples
- 能动。Fāhuī zhǔguān néng dòng xìng cáinéng jiějué wèntí.Only by leveraging subjective initiative can we solve problems.
- 能动。Zhè zhǒng néng dòng kòngzhì xìtǒng fēicháng xiānjìn.This kind of active control system is very advanced.
- 能动。Rénlèi jùyǒu néng dòng gǎizào shìjiè de nénglì.Humans have the ability to actively transform the world.
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