B1 noun Neutral

行为

/ɕiŋ³⁵ wei³⁵/

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others, or the response of an organism to a stimulus.

Examples

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1

这种行为在公共场合是不被接受的。

This behavior is not acceptable in public.

2

心理学家正在研究人类的消费行为。

Psychologists are studying human consumer behavior.

3

你的行为让我感到很失望。

Your behavior disappointed me.

Word Family

Noun
行为
Verb
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Memory Tip

Xing (to walk/act) + Wei (to do/act). The things you do and act.

Quick Quiz

科学家通过观察猴子的___来了解它们的社会结构。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 行为

Examples

1

这种行为在公共场合是不被接受的。

formal

This behavior is not acceptable in public.

2

心理学家正在研究人类的消费行为。

academic

Psychologists are studying human consumer behavior.

3

你的行为让我感到很失望。

informal

Your behavior disappointed me.

4

法律禁止任何形式的暴力行为。

formal

The law prohibits any form of violent behavior.

5

我们要养成良好的卫生行为。

everyday

We should develop good hygiene behaviors.

Word Family

Noun
行为
Verb

Common Collocations

社会行为 social behavior
消费行为 consumer behavior
违法行为 illegal behavior
行为准则 code of conduct
个人行为 personal behavior

Common Phrases

行为科学

behavioral science

行为习惯

behavioral habits

Often Confused With

行为 vs 行动

Xingdong is 'action/operation' (doing something); xingwei is 'behavior' (the way one acts).

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Usage Notes

Used in both everyday contexts (manners) and academic contexts (psychology/sociology).

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Common Mistakes

Using 'xingwei' as a verb. It is a noun.

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Memory Tip

Xing (to walk/act) + Wei (to do/act). The things you do and act.

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Word Origin

From 'xing' (action) and 'wei' (deed).

Grammar Patterns

一种 + 行为 良好的/不当的 + 行为

Quick Quiz

科学家通过观察猴子的___来了解它们的社会结构。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 行为

Related Phrases

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