为…所…
HSK 5- Passive (把/被)
Structure (结构 jiégòu)
Meaning (意思 yìsi)
The structure 为…所… is used to express passive actions in a formal register, equivalent to 被 sentences.
Explanation (解释 jiěshì)
This is a formal passive construction, typically used in written language or official contexts. 为 (wéi) introduces the agent performing the action, while 所 (suǒ) appears directly before the verb.
This structure is equivalent to 被 but carries a more classical and academic tone. In everyday conversation, using 被 is more natural.
Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)
- 他的理论为大家所接受。繁: 他的理論為大家所接受。Tā de lǐlùn wéi dàjiā suǒ jiēshòu.
His theory was accepted by everyone.
- 这种行为不为社会所容忍。繁: 這種行為不為社會所容忍。Zhè zhǒng xíngwéi bù wéi shèhuì suǒ róngrěn.
This kind of behavior is not tolerated by society.
- 他的事迹为人们所传颂。繁: 他的事蹟為人們所傳頌。Tā de shìjì wéi rénmen suǒ chuánsòng.
His deeds were praised and transmitted by people.
- 这个观点为多数人所赞同。繁: 這個觀點為多數人所贊同。Zhège guāndiǎn wéi duōshù rén suǒ zàntóng.
This viewpoint is approved by the majority of people.
- 他的才华为公司所看重。繁: 他的才華為公司所看重。Tā de cáihuá wéi gōngsī suǒ kànzhòng.
His talent is valued by the company.
Common mistakes
- Wrong:我的钱包为小偷偷了。Correct:我的钱包被小偷偷了。
The structure 为…所… is very formal and not used in everyday speech; 被 should be used instead in this case.
- Wrong:他为老师批评。Correct:他为老师所批评。
In this structure, 所 is a required component that cannot be omitted and must stand directly before the verb.