Passive voice with 被 (bèi)

Overview

This English reference introduces “Passive voice with 被 (bèi)” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + 被 + (doer) + verb phrase

Examples

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Common mistakes

没 or 不 come before 被

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Usage notes

Can be replaced with 让, 叫, or 给

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Related grammar points

• Negation with 不 (bù)
• Negation with 没(有) (méiyǒu)