Chinese

bèi
Meaning: by (passive marker); quilt; blanket
Part of Speech: Particle, Noun

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Example sentences

他的書被同學借走了。
他的书被同学借走了。
His book was borrowed by a classmate.
他因為違反校規而被記過了。
He was given a demerit because he violated school rules.
他被調到了北京分公司。
He was transferred to the Beijing branch.
這項提議已經被納入下次會議的議程了。
This proposal has already been included in the agenda for the next meeting.
他們的英勇事蹟將被永遠銘記。
Their heroic deeds will be remembered forever.

Usage Notes

Used to introduce the agent in a passive sentence. Can also mean a quilt or blanket.

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