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    Expressing the passive with 受到 (shòudào) in compound sentences

    HSK 4
    Passive & Receiving

    Structure

    Clause, + Subject + 受到 + Abstract Noun

    Explanation

    受到 (shòudào) can appear in a bound clause to express that the subject receives or undergoes an action. It emphasizes the impact or effect on the subject and is commonly used with abstract actions like praise, criticism, or influence.

    Examples

    • 因为受到了老师的鼓励，他变得更加自信了。

      Yīnwèi shòudào le lǎoshī de gǔlì, tā biàn de gèngjiā zìxìn le.

      Because he received encouragement from his teacher, he became more confident.

    • 这部电影受到了观众的批评之后，导演公开道歉了。

      Zhè bù diànyǐng shòudào le guānzhòng de pīpíng zhīhòu, dǎoyǎn gōngkāi dàoqiàn le.

      After the film received criticism from audiences, the director publicly apologized.

    • 她受到了大家的表扬，心里非常开心。

      Tā shòudào le dàjiā de biǎoyáng, xīnlǐ fēicháng kāixīn.

      She received praise from everyone and felt very happy.

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