Passive Alternatives

其他被动式

About this concept

Beyond 被: 叫/让 (by, often negative), 给 (colloquial), 受到 (receive, formal), 遭到 (suffer). Notional passive (no marker) also common.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~30 cards at level B2.

钱叫他花光了。The money was spent by him.

车让人偷了。The car was stolen.

受到欢迎to be welcomed

问题解决了。The problem was solved. (notional)

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