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passive nghĩa là gì?

bị động

UK/ˈpæs.ɪv/

passive in Vietnamese: bị động, thụ động. In English, passive means being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.

Vietnamese words for passive

not active, but acted upon
bị động
taking no action
thụ động
grammar: being in the passive voice
bị động

English meaning of passive

  1. adjective Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.
  2. adjective Taking no action.
  3. adjective Being in the passive voice.
  4. adjective Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.

Full definition of passive

passive in a sentence

  • He remained passive during the protest.
  • passive flight, such as gliding and soaring

Synonyms of passive

All synonyms of passive

passive in other languages

Questions about passive in Vietnamese

What is the meaning of passive in Vietnamese?
Passive in Vietnamese is bị động, thụ động.
passive nghĩa là gì?
Passive: bị động, thụ động.
What does passive mean in English?
Passive means being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.

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