积极

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The Chinese word 积极 (jījí) is composed of two characters: 积 (jī) and 极 (jí). The character 积 originally meant "to pile up" or "to accumulate", and later extended to mean "to store up" or "to save". The character 极 originally meant "the highest point" or "the utmost", and later extended to mean "very" or "extremely". When combined, the two characters 积极 form a compound word that means "positive", "active", or "proactive".The word 积极 first appeared in the Chinese language during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE). It was originally used in a philosophical context to refer to the highest state of being or the ultimate goal of human existence. Over time, the meaning of the word 积极 gradually shifted to refer to a more general sense of positivity, activity, or proactivity.Today, the word 积极 is commonly used in Chinese to describe someone who is optimistic, enthusiastic, and hardworking. It can also be used to describe something that is beneficial or advantageous. For example, a person who is 积极向上 (jījí xiàngshàng) is someone who is positive and ambitious, while a project that is 积极推进 (jījí tuījìn) is a project that is being actively promoted or advanced.