被动 meaning and pronunciation

被动
Simplified word
被動
Traditional word

被动 English definition

bèi dòng
  • passive (not taking initiative)

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  • 被 (bèi): quilt; by; (indicates passive-voice clauses); (literary) to cover; to meet with;
  • 动 (dòng): (of sth) to move; to set in movement; to displace; to touch; to make use of; to stir (emotions); to alter; abbr. for 動詞|动词[dong4 ci2], verb;