How to form passive sentences with 受 (shòu) in Chinese
受 (shòu) / 受到 (shòudào) + Effect / Evaluation
Passive verbs with "受 (shòu)"
受 (shòu) / 受到 (shòudào) + Effect / Evaluation
HSK 5Verb phrasesPassive verbs with "受 (shòu)"
Rule structure
受 (shòu) and 受到 (shòudào) form passive or semi-passive expressions meaning “receive an effect,” “undergo,” or “be given.” They are often followed by a noun or noun phrase indicating an effect, evaluation, or treatment.
Rule structure
受 (shòu) and 受到 (shòudào) form passive or semi-passive expressions meaning “receive an effect,” “undergo,” or “be given.” They are often followed by a noun or noun phrase indicating an effect, evaluation, or treatment.
Examples
他受到表扬。
Tā shòudào biǎoyáng.
He was praised.
Examples
他受到表扬。
Tā shòudào biǎoyáng.
He was praised.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Passive verbs with "受 (shòu)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 受 (shòu) / 受到 (shòudào) + Effect / Evaluation. For example: 他受到表扬。 — “He was praised.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他受到表扬。 — “He was praised.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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