zhǔ dòng

Translation

  • to take the initiative
  • to do sth of one's own accord
  • spontaneous
  • active
  • opposite: passive 被動|被动[bei4 dong4]
  • drive (of gears and shafts etc)

Synonyms

Examples

  • 主动帮他妈妈做家务。
    He takes the initiative in helping his mother do the housework.
Chinese Tones