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being positive; being affirmative

1.NounSino-Korean: 肯定的

  1. 1

    being positive; being affirmative

    The act of admitting that a certain fact is true or one's thought is right.

    Korean definition: 어떤 사실이나 생각이 맞다거나 옳다고 인정하는 것.

    • The thesis's argument was received positively by the review committee.

    • The employees seemed to view the company's new policy positively.

  2. 2

    being positive; being optimistic

    A state of being desirable or considered favorably.

    Korean definition: 바람직하거나 좋게 볼 만한 것.

    • A positive way of thinking in all things makes life happier and richer.

    • When making any decision, you should consider not only the positive side but also the negative side.

2.DeterminerSino-Korean: 肯定的

  1. 1

    affirmative

    Recognizing that a certain fact or idea is correct or right.

    Korean definition: 어떤 사실이나 생각이 맞다거나 옳다고 인정하는.

    • The principal expressed an affirmative view on the students' demand for freedom of hairstyle.

    • According to the opinion poll results, most of the answers were in favor of implementing the bill.

  2. 2

    positive

    Desirable or being considered good.

    Korean definition: 바람직하거나 좋게 볼 만한.

    • Jisu is positively evaluated by people for her sincerity and diligent attitude.

    • Hosting the 1988 Seoul Olympics produced the positive result of introducing Korea to the world.