Chinese word dictionary

主动

zhǔdòng · to take the initiative; to do sth of one's own accord; spontaneous; active; opposite: passive 被動|被动[bei4 dong4]; drive (of gears and shafts etc)

Word information

Simplified主动
Traditional主動
Pinyinzhǔdòng
Part of speech
HSK 3.05
HSK 2.04

How to learn 主动

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