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March 24, 2026
行为(行為)xíngwéi(xing2wei2)
行为 (xíngwéi) refers to an individual's actions or conduct, encompassing a wide range of behaviors and activities. It is often used in contexts related to psychology, ethics, and social behavior, highlighting how actions reflect one's character or intentions.
Strokes10Frequency#913DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 行为 is often linked to the idea of '面子' (miànzi, face), where one's actions can significantly impact social standing and reputation. Proper conduct is deeply valued in both personal and professional settings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person walking (行) and showing their true self (为) through their actions. Visualize them performing various activities that reveal their behavior, linking the characters to both movement and conduct.
Meanings of 行为
xíngwéi(xing2wei2)
1action
2conduct
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About 行为
行为Simplified
行為Traditional
10Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#913Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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举动 (jǔdòng) refers more specifically to a particular action or gesture, while 行为 (xíngwéi) encompasses a broader range of conduct and behavior.
Usage Notes
Be mindful that 行为 is often used in formal contexts, such as discussions about ethics or psychology. Common collocations include '不良行为' (bad behavior) and '社会行为' (social behavior). Avoid mixing it up with similar-sounding words that might convey different nuances.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 行为 connects to other words related to actions and conduct, such as 动作 (dòngzuò, action) and 行为习惯 (xíngwéi xíguàn, behavioral habits). Focus on using it in various sentence structures to enhance your fluency.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 行为 with 习惯 (xíguàn, habit). For example, saying '我有好行为' (wǒ yǒu hǎo xíngwéi) is incorrect; it should be '我有好习惯' (wǒ yǒu hǎo xíguàn) to mean 'I have good habits.'
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行为 (xíngwéi) refers to an individual's actions or conduct, encompassing a wide range of behaviors and activities. It is often used in contexts related to psychology, ethics, and social behavior, highlighting how actions reflect one's character or intentions.
When to use 行为
Be mindful that 行为 is often used in formal contexts, such as discussions about ethics or psychology. Common collocations include '不良行为' (bad behavior) and '社会行为' (social behavior). Avoid mixing it up with similar-sounding words that might convey different nuances.
行为 or something close to it
举动 (jǔdòng) refers more specifically to a particular action or gesture, while 行为 (xíngwéi) encompasses a broader range of conduct and behavior.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 行为 with 习惯 (xíguàn, habit). For example, saying '我有好行为' (wǒ yǒu hǎo xíngwéi) is incorrect; it should be '我有好习惯' (wǒ yǒu hǎo xíguàn) to mean 'I have good habits.'
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Grammar Patterns of 行为
行为 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
