Chinese
zhǔdòng
Meaning: proactive; active; on one's own initiative
Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

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Example sentences

他主動要求幫忙。
他主动要求帮忙。
He took the initiative to ask for help.
他總是主動助人。
He always takes the initiative to help others.
學習應該主動,不要被動。
Learning should be active, not passive.
為了討好上司,他每天都主動加班。
In order to please his boss, he takes the initiative to work overtime every day.
我們應該主動分擔家務。
We should take the initiative to share the housework.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe someone doing something without being asked.

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