• to take the initiative
  • to do sth of one's own accord
  • spontaneous
  • active
  • opposite: passive 被动 bèi dòng
  • drive (of gears and shafts etc)

Example sentences

  • 主动帮忙家事

    yào zhǔdòng bāngmáng zuò jiāshì.

    You have to actively help with household chores

  • 常常主动发现问题解决问题老板非常欣赏

    chángcháng zhǔdòng fāxiàn wèntí bìng jiějué wèntí, lǎobǎn fēicháng xīnshǎng tā.

    He often takes initiative to find and solve problems, and the boss greatly appreciates him

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