主動 zhǔ dòng

to take the initiative; active

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to take the initiative
  2. 2. active
  3. 3. opposite: passive 被动bèi dòng
  4. 4. to do sth of one's own accord
  5. 5. spontaneous
  6. 6. drive (of gears and shafts etc)

Characters

Character Meaning
主 zhǔ HSK 3
main; owner; master
動 dòng
(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to stir (emotions)