主动

主動

zhǔdòng

adjective HSK 3 #3,334

Meanings

1 proactive
2 to take the initiative

Characters

to move; to act

Examples

你应该主动一点。

Nǐ yīnggāi zhǔdòng yìdiǎn.

You should be more proactive.

他主动帮我拿行李。

Tā zhǔdòng bāng wǒ ná xínglǐ.

He took the initiative to help me carry my luggage.

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