Chinese English Dictionary Online

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Trad. 主動
  • to take the initiative
  • to do sth of one's own accord
  • spontaneous
  • active
  • opposite: passive 被動|被动[bei4 dong4]
  • drive (of gears and shafts etc)
Trad. 主動權
  • initiative (as in "seize the initiative")
  • advantageous position that allows one to call the shots

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