{"id":7936,"date":"2016-10-30T12:24:30","date_gmt":"2016-10-30T12:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/?p=7936"},"modified":"2023-06-13T07:56:02","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T07:56:02","slug":"chinese-bei-structure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/chinese-bei-structure.html","title":{"rendered":"Mastering the “\u88ab” Structure: The Chinese Passive Sentence Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Passive sentences are commonly used in Chinese and can cause confusion for foreign learners who are not accustomed to them. To assist in decoding this unique sentence construction, we will delve into the \u88ab\u5b57\u53e5(b\u00e8i sentence structure) and teach you how to use the preposition \u88ab(b\u00e8i).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u88ab\u5b57\u53e5 (b\u00e8i structure) is a passive sentence structure in Chinese that utilizes the preposition \u88ab(b\u00e8i) to indicate the agent responsible for an action or verb. The basic structure follows this pattern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Patient)Subject + \u88ab(b\u00e8i) + agent + verb + complement\/other elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that in certain situations, it is possible to omit \u88ab(b\u00e8i) and the agent. Let’s explore some detailed examples to gain a better understanding of this structure:<\/p>\n\n\n

The Affirmative Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

1. Basic form<\/h3>\n\n\n

(Patient)Subject + \u88ab(b\u00e8i) + agent + \u00a0verb + complement\/other elements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E.g.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u4e66\u88ab\u4ed6\u62ff\u8d70\u4e86\u3002\uff08Sh\u016b b\u00e8i t\u0101 n\u00e1 z\u01d2u le.\uff09
The book was taken by him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u9762\u5305\u88ab\u59b9\u59b9\u5403\u4e86\u3002(Mi\u00e0nb\u0101o b\u00e8i m\u00e8imei ch\u012b le.)
The bread has been eaten by younger sister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u6211\u88ab\u4ed6\u6253\u4e86\u3002(W\u01d2 b\u00e8i t\u0101 d\u01ce le.)
I was beaten by him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u679c\u6c41\u88ab\u5f1f\u5f1f\u559d\u4e86\u3002(Gu\u01d2zh\u012b b\u00e8i d\u00ecdi h\u0113 le.)
The juice had been drunk by young brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When using the basic form, the emphasis is on the agent, or the one performing the action.<\/p>\n\n\n

2. Leaving out the agent<\/h3>\n\n\n

(Patient)Subject + \u88ab(b\u00e8i) + verb + complement\/other elements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E.g. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u81ea\u884c\u8f66\u88ab\u5077\u4e86\u3002(Z\u00ecx\u00edn\u0261ch\u0113 b\u00e8i t\u014du le.)
The bike was stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u6c49\u8bed\u4e66\u88ab\u501f\u8d70\u4e86\u3002(H\u00e0ny\u01d4 sh\u016b b\u00e8i ji\u00e8 z\u01d2u le.)
The Chinese book has been borrowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u624b\u673a\u88ab\u6454\u4e86\u3002(Sh\u01d2u j\u012b b\u00e8i shu\u0101i le.)
The phone was dropped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u7a7a\u6c14\u88ab\u6c61\u67d3\u4e86\u3002(K\u014dn\u0261q\u00ec b\u00e8i w\u016br\u01cen le.)
The air is polluted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This form highlights the result of the action rather than the agent. The agent is omitted when it is either unnecessary or unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n

3. Leaving out both \u88ab\uff08b\u00e8i\uff09and the agent<\/h3>\n\n\n

(Patient)Subject + verb + complement\/other elements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E.g. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u996d\u505a\u597d\u4e86\u3002(F\u00e0n zu\u00f2 h\u01ceo le.)
The meal is ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u4f5c\u4e1a\u5199\u5b8c\u4e86\u3002(Zu\u00f2y\u00e8 xi\u011b w\u00e1n le.)
The homework was finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u7535\u5f71\u7968\u4e70\u597d\u4e86\u3002(Di\u00e0n y\u01d0n\u0261pi\u00e0o m\u01cei h\u01ceo le.)
The movie ticket was bought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u7535\u8111\u4fee\u597d\u4e86\u3002(Di\u00e0nn\u01ceo xi\u016b h\u01ceo le.)
The computer has been repaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of structure focuses solely on the Subject and the outcome of the action.<\/p>\n\n\n

The Negative Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

In the negative form of passive sentences, we use \u6ca1\uff08\u6709\uff09(m\u00e9iy\u01d2u). It\u2019s important to note that \u6709(y\u01d2u) is frequently omitted as it is implied. In line with the affirmative form, there are two negative structures:<\/p>\n\n\n

1. \u6ca1\uff08\u6709\uff09\uff08m\u00e9iy\u01d2u\uff09before the preposition \u88ab\uff08B\u00e8i\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n

(Patient)Subject + \u6ca1\uff08\u6709\uff09\uff08m\u00e9iy\u01d2u\uff09+ \u88ab\uff08b\u00e8i\uff09+ agent + verb + complement\/other elements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Patient)Subject + \u6ca1\uff08\u6709\uff09\uff08m\u00e9iy\u01d2u\uff09+ \u88ab\uff08b\u00e8i\uff09+ verb + complement\/other elements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E.g. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u81ea\u884c\u8f66\u6ca1\u88ab\u54e5\u54e5\u4fee\u597d\u3002(Z\u00ecx\u00edn\u0261ch\u0113 m\u00e9i b\u00e8i \u0261\u0113\u0261e xi\u016b h\u01ceo.)
The bike hasn\u2019t been repaired by older brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u81ea\u884c\u8f66\u6ca1\u88ab\u4fee\u597d\u3002(Z\u00ecx\u00edn\u0261ch\u0113 m\u00e9i b\u00e8i xi\u016b h\u01ceo.)
The bike hasn\u2019t been repaired.<\/p>\n\n\n

2. \u6ca1\uff08\u6709\uff09\uff08m\u00e9iy\u01d2u\uff09before the verb<\/h3>\n\n\n

(Patient)Subject + \u6ca1\uff08\u6709\uff09(m\u00e9iy\u01d2u) + verb + complement\/other elements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E.g.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u81ea\u884c\u8f66\u6ca1\u4fee\u597d\u3002(Z\u00ecx\u00edn\u0261ch\u0113 m\u00e9i xi\u016b h\u01ceo.)
The bike was not repaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u4f5c\u4e1a\u6ca1\u5199\u5b8c\u3002(Zu\u00f2y\u00e8 m\u00e9i xi\u011b w\u00e1n.)
The homework isn\u2019t finished yet.<\/p>\n\n\n

Recap and Key Points to Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n

To provide further clarity, here’s a summary chart of the \u88ab\u5b57\u53e5 (b\u00e8i structure). We’ll use the following sentence to illustrate the various affirmative and negative forms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u676f\u5b50\u88ab\u59b9\u59b9\u6253\u788e\u4e86\u3002\uff08B\u0113izi b\u00e8i m\u00e8imei d\u01ce su\u00ec le.
The cup was broken by the young sister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affirmative forms\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/td>(Patient)
Subject<\/span><\/td>		\u88ab
(b\u00e8i)<\/span><\/td>		Agent<\/span><\/td>Verb<\/span><\/td>Complement\/
Other elements<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
1.<\/td>\u676f\u5b50<\/td>\u88ab<\/td>\u59b9\u59b9<\/td>\u6253<\/td>\u788e\u4e86\u3002<\/td><\/tr>
2.<\/td>\u676f\u5b50<\/td>\u88ab<\/td> \\<\/td>\u6253<\/td>\u788e\u4e86\u3002<\/td><\/tr>
3.<\/td>\u676f\u5b50<\/td>\\<\/td> \\<\/td>\u6253<\/td>\u788e\u4e86\u3002<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Negative forms\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/td>(Patient)
Subject<\/span><\/td>		\u6ca1(\u6709)
(m\u00e9iy\u01d2u)<\/span><\/td>		\u88ab
(b\u00e8i)<\/span><\/td>		Agent<\/span><\/td>\u6ca1(\u6709)
(m\u00e9iy\u01d2u)<\/span><\/td>		Verb<\/span><\/td>Complement\/
Other elements<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>\u676f\u5b50<\/td>\u6ca1\uff08\u6709\uff09<\/td>\u88ab<\/td>\u59b9\u59b9<\/td> \\<\/td>\u6253<\/td>\u788e\u3002<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>\u676f\u5b50<\/td>\u6ca1\uff08\u6709\uff09<\/td>\u88ab<\/td>\\<\/td>\\<\/td>\u6253<\/td>\u788e\u3002<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>\u676f\u5b50<\/td>\\<\/td> \\<\/td>\\<\/td>\u6ca1\uff08\u6709\uff09<\/td>\u6253<\/td>\u788e\u3002<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, let\u2019s highlight a few key points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

i).<\/strong> In the first affirmative sentence structure, we can also use the prepositions \u53eb(ji\u00e0o) and \u8ba9(r\u00e0ng); the negative form can also be created using \u4e0d(b\u00f9) and \u522b(bi\u00e9).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E.g. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u5b57\u5178\u53eb\u4ed6\u501f\u8d70\u4e86\u3002(Z\u00ecdi\u01cen ji\u00e0o t\u0101 ji\u00e8 z\u01d2u le.)
The dictionary was borrowed by him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u94b1\u5305\u8ba9\u5c0f\u5077\u5077\u8d70\u4e86\u3002(Qi\u00e1nb\u0101o r\u00e0n\u0261 xi\u01ceot\u014du t\u014du z\u01d2u le.)
The wallet was stolen by the thief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u4ed6\u7684\u6587\u7ae0\u4e0d\u88ab\u91c7\u7eb3\u3002(T\u0101de w\u00e9nzh\u0101ng b\u00fa b\u00e8i c\u01cein\u00e0.)
His essay hasn\u2019t been received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u4f60\u62ff\u7740\u82f9\u679c\uff0c\u522b\u8ba9\u4ed6\u5403\u3002\uff08N\u01d0 n\u00e1zhe p\u00edn\u0261\u0261u\u01d2, bi\u00e9 r\u00e0n\u0261 t\u0101 ch\u012b.\uff09
Keep the apple, don\u2019t let him eat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ii).<\/strong> In the \u88ab\u5b57\u53e5 (b\u00e8i structure), the verb must be followed by a modifying element, and it cannot be used alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s compare the following sentences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The water has been drunk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u221a<\/em> \u6c34\u88ab\u559d\u5b8c\u4e86\u3002(Shu\u01d0 b\u00e8i h\u0113 w\u00e1n le.) <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u203b<\/em>\u6c34\u88ab\u559d\u5b8c\u3002<\/em>(Shu\u01d0 b\u00e8i h\u0113 w\u00e1n.) <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u203b<\/em>\u6c34\u88ab\u559d\u3002\uff08<\/em>Shu\u01d0 b\u00e8i h\u0113.<\/em>\uff09<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although these three sentences may have the same meaning when translated into English, the original Chinese pattern and meaning are different. Usually, the last two sentences are considered grammatically incorrect in Chinese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While passive sentences may cause some initial confusion, mastering this construction will greatly benefit your interactions with native Chinese speakers. By understanding and using passive sentences effectively, you can enhance your comprehension and communication skills in the language. If you have any further questions, please feel free to leave a comment below. Happy learning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(You can also watch a summary video on passive sentences using \u88ab(b\u00e8i) and more HSK-related grammar tutorials here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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