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主动

zhǔdòng

to take the initiative
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01 · MEANING

主动

主动 (zhǔdòng) is an HSK 5 Chinese word. Its most common English meaning is to take the initiative; depending on context, it can also mean to do sth of one's own accord or spontaneous. Read the examples below to choose the meaning that fits the sentence.

01to take the initiative
02to do sth of one's own accord
03spontaneous
04active
02 · EXAMPLES

主动

你必须积极主动。Nǐ bì xū jī jí zhǔ dòng。

You have to be proactive.

03 · PRACTISE WRITING

Practise writing

04 · QUICK CHECK

Quick check

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