Expressing passive voice
The following structures that Chinese uses to express passive voice are organized according to our grammar points by level.
B1 Expressing passive voice
| Grammar Point (English) | Pattern | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Using "ba" sentences | Subj. + 把 + Obj.+ Verb Phrase | 我 把 书 看 完 了。 |
| Using "bei" sentences | Subj. + 被 + Doer + Verb Phrase | 我 被 他 骗 了 。 |
B2 Expressing passive voice
| Grammar Point (English) | Pattern | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced uses of "ba" | 把 + Noun + Verb⋯⋯ | 我 没有 把 它 当回事。 |
| Expressing passive voice with "gei" | Receiver + 给 + The Doer + 给 + Verb Phrase | 事情 给 解决 了 吗？ |
| Passive verbs with "shou" | 受 + Verb | 他 为 人 善良 ， 很 受 尊重 。 |
