被 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 被
带走
dàizǒu
to take away
偷
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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