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被 (bèi) - Passive marker
Processing keyword: 被 (bèi) - Passive marker
In Mandarin Chinese, 被 (bèi) is a passive marker that is used to indicate that the subject of a sentence is the recipient of an action rather than the doer. This grammar point helps emphasize the action received by the subject.
Meaning: The character 被 (bèi) signals that the subject is acted upon, often replacing the active voice with a passive structure. It translates to "by" in English when indicating the doer of the action.
Structure: The structure of a sentence using 被 (bèi) typically follows this pattern:
Subject + 被 + Agent + Verb + (Complement)
Formation Diagram:
[Subject] + 被 + [Agent] + [Verb] + [Complement]
Element | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
Subject | Person or thing acted upon | 她 (tā - she) |
被 (bèi) | Passive marker | 被 |
Agent | Doer of the action | 他们 (tāmen - they) |
Verb | Action taken | 打 (dǎ - hit) |
Complement | Additional info about action | 了 (le - completed) |
Active Voice vs. Passive Voice: In active voice, the focus is on the subject performing the action, whereas in passive voice, the focus shifts to the subject receiving the action.
Other Passive Constructions: Besides 被 (bèi), the structure 可以 (kěyǐ - can) can also indicate passivity but with a focus on permission or possibility.
In Chinese culture, passivity can sometimes reflect humility or a non-confrontational attitude. Using the passive voice with 被 (bèi) can also be a way to downplay the responsibility of the doer, which might be important in sensitive contexts.
Using 被 (bèi) can show respect for the subject, as it puts them in the position of receiving rather than performing.
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