主动

主動

zhǔdòng

adjective HSK 3 #3,334

Meanings

1 proactive
2 to take the initiative

Characters

to move; to act

Examples

HSK 2

你应该主动一点。

Nǐ yīnggāi zhǔdòng yìdiǎn.

You should be more proactive.

HSK 3

他主动帮我拿行李。

Tā zhǔdòng bāng wǒ ná xínglǐ.

He took the initiative to help me carry my luggage.

HSK 5

学习要主动，不要被动。

Xuéxí yào zhǔdòng, búyào bèidòng.

Study should be proactive, not passive.

Tips

usage

主动 vs 被动: proactive vs passive. A common pair in Chinese.

Stroke Order

主 zhǔ

动 dòng