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TOPIK 4noun

수동적

sudongjeok

수동적인 (+noun) · 수동적으로 (adv.)

passive

Example

수업 시간에 너무 수동적인 태도는 좋지 않아요.

Being too passive in class isn't a good attitude.

Word parts

수 receive동 move적 -ic, -ive

Literally 'receiving movement' — being moved by others.