被 (bèi) — Meaning & How to Use in Chinese | Speak1000 | Speak1000
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bèi

passive marker

被 (bèi) means "passive marker" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

Words used with

带走

dàizǒu

to take away

tōu

to steal

解决

jiějué

to solve, to resolve

打破

dǎpò

to break

发现

fāxiàn

to discover

最后一块

zuìhòu yíkuài

the last piece

Frequently asked questions

What does 被 (bèi) mean in Chinese?

被 (bèi) means "passive marker" in Chinese. 被 (bèi) means "passive marker" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

How do you use 被 in a sentence?

Use 被 (bèi) the way you would use "passive marker" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.

What words are commonly used with 被?

Common words that pair with 被 include 带走. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.

What is the difference between 被 (bèi) and 得 (de)?

Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 被 means "passive marker"; 得 means "result complement marker". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.

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