Writing
行为 (xíngwéi) — how to say "behavior" in Chinese
行为
Behavior, conduct; action
noun
Character composition
行
action
为
to do; to be
Radicals / Keys
行
Walk enclosure
#144 · xíng · 6 strokes
丶
Dot
#3 · zhǔ · 1 stroke
Synonyms
Collocations
合法行为
héfǎ xíngwéi
legal act
不良行为
bùliáng xíngwéi
bad behavior
Examples
父母是孩子的第一任老师，他们的言行举止对孩子未来的行为习惯有着深远的影响。
Parents are a child's first teachers; their words and actions have a profound impact on the child's future behavioral habits.
不文明行为。
Uncivilized behavior.
Frequently asked questions
Behavior in Chinese meaning
"behavior" in Chinese is 行为 (xíngwéi).
行为 meaning in English
行为 (xíngwéi) means "Behavior, conduct; action".
How is 行为 pronounced?
It is pronounced xíngwéi (written as xingwei). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "behavior" in Chinese characters?
It is written 行为: 行 has 6 strokes, 为 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 行为?
行为 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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