Writing
被动 (bèi dòng) — how to say "passive" in Chinese
被动
Passive, dependent
adjective
Character composition
被
blanket; coverlet; passive voice
动
to move; to act
Radicals / Keys
衣
Clothes
#145 · yī · 6 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
被动局面
bèi dòng jú miàn
a disadvantaged position
处于被动
chǔ yú bèi dòng
be at a disadvantage
Examples
在这个情况下，我们处于被动地位。
In this situation, we are in a passive position.
他很被动。
He is very passive.
Frequently asked questions
Passive in Chinese meaning
"passive" in Chinese is 被动 (bèi dòng).
被动 meaning in English
被动 (bèi dòng) means "Passive, dependent".
How is 被动 pronounced?
It is pronounced bèi dòng (written as bei dong, beidong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "passive" in Chinese characters?
It is written 被动: 被 has 10 strokes, 动 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 被动?
被动 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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