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主动

zhǔ dòng
HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Common

Definitions

  1. 1. to take the initiative
  2. 2. to do sth of one's own accord
  3. 3. spontaneous
  4. 4. active
  5. 5. opposite: passive 被動|被动[bèi dòng]
  6. 6. drive (of gears and shafts etc)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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被动
bèi dòng

passive

主动表示积极主动，被动表示受外力推动而行动。

Related words

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自动
zì dòng

automatic

主动指有意识地行动，自动指不经外力而动作。
自愿
zì yuàn

voluntary

主动强调行动积极性，自愿强调主观意愿。

Synonyms

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积极
jī jí

active

在‘主动’表示‘积极主动’的含义时与‘积极’近义。

Usage notes

Common mistakes

主动+Verb expresses initiative; do not confuse with 自动 which implies automatic, not conscious action.

Example Sentences

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她 主动 帮助了我。
She took the initiative to help me.
他很勤快，总是 主动 帮忙做家务。
He is very diligent and always takes the initiative to help with household chores.
你不能守株待兔，要 主动 找工作。
You can't just wait idly for opportunities; you need to actively look for a job.
他在工作中很有上进心，经常 主动 学习新知识。
He has a strong desire to improve himself at work, often proactively learning new knowledge.

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Words Containing 主动

主动免疫
zhǔ dòng miǎn yì

active immunity

主动权
zhǔ dòng quán

initiative (as in \seize the initiative\)

主动脉
zhǔ dòng mài

aorta

Child Words of 主动

主
zhǔ

owner

动
dòng

(of sth) to move