行为 xíngwéi action
action; conduct; behavior; activity
How to remember 行为: 行 go + 为 for = action.
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How it is used
- Behavior, conduct, an act - 文明行为 (wénmíng xíngwéi) civilized behavior, 违法行为 illegal act.
- Read xíngwéi. A somewhat formal noun for observable conduct, especially when judged (good/bad, legal/illegal).
- Distinguish from 行动 (xíngdòng, action taken toward a goal); 行为 is how one behaves, 行动 is a move made.
Example sentences
- 你的行为离要求的太远了。 Nǐ de xíngwéi lí yāoqiú de tàiyuǎn le.Your behavior leaves much to be desired.
- 我讨厌你的行为。 Wǒ tǎoyàn nǐ de xíngwéi.I hate what you've done.
- 他的行为值得尊重。 Tā de xíngwéi zhídezūnzhòng.His behavior is worthy of respect.