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Expressing the passive with 受到 (shòudào)
HSK 4Passive & Receiving
Structure
Subject + 受到 + Abstract Noun / Verb Phrase
Explanation
受到 (shòudào) is used to express that a subject receives or is subjected to an action, often translating to a passive construction in English. It typically pairs with abstract nouns like influence, criticism, or welcome, emphasizing the impact on the subject.
Examples
他的作品受到了读者的广泛好评。
Tā de zuòpǐn shòudào le dúzhě de guǎngfàn hǎopíng.
His works received widespread praise from readers.
这项政策受到了市民的热烈欢迎。
Zhè xiàng zhèngcè shòudào le shìmín de rèliè huānyíng.
This policy was warmly welcomed by the citizens.
她的研究受到了国际学术界的关注。
Tā de yánjiū shòudào le guójì xuéshùjiè de guānzhù.
Her research received attention from the international academic community.