English–Chinese

“behavior” in Chinese

Chinese

Also举止 (jǔ zhǐ)

Pronunciation

Pinyinxíng wéi

Example

他的行为很有礼貌。tā de xíng wéi hěn yǒu lǐ mào

His behavior is very polite.

Illustration for 行为 (behavior)

How to say “behavior” in Chinese

“Behavior” in Chinese is 行为 (xíng wéi).

What a person, animal, or thing shows through its actions and manner.

Full entry for 行为: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 行为

在公共场合要注意有礼貌的行为。zài gōng gòng chǎng hé yào zhù yì yǒu lǐ mào de xíng wéi

In public places, be mindful of polite behavior.

Tips for using 行为

  • 行为 (xíngwéi, "behavior") commonly comes after a describing word, so short phrases can show whether the conduct is polite, unsafe, or unusual.

Other Chinese words for “behavior”

面试时,他的举止很镇定。miàn shì shí tā de jú zhǐ hěn zhèn dìng

During the interview, he behaves very calmly.

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