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语态
yǔtài
Description
"语态"是语法里的一个词，用来说动作和主语的关系。
"语态" is a grammatical term used to describe the relationship between the action and the subject.
英语里常说的"主动语态"和"被动语态"就是两种语态。
In English, the commonly mentioned "主动语态" and "被动语态" are two types of 语态.
Meanings
语态yǔtài
grammatical voice (active or passive)
这个句子用的是被动语态。
This sentence uses the passive voice.
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Notes
- Etymology
语 (language) + 态 (state/form); a grammar term for verb voice.
- Nuance
mainly a linguistics/grammar term, not used in casual conversation.
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