Analysis of the Grammatical Passive Voice in English and Chinese, a Comparison between the Two Languages

Amerigo Quatrini
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Amerigo Quatrini: Shanghai University, School of Foreign Languages, Shangda Rd 99, Shanghai, China

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2021, vol. 05, issue 10, 150-156

Abstract: The usage of the grammatical passive voice in English and Chinese is analyzed and investigated by this study, making a comparison of the two different approaches Chinese and English have. When using a different language, different rules and customs are bound to appear, hence a different form of the passive voice with its different rules and usages is very likely to appear as well: this research highlights the differences between the two language and gives and insights for learners of either language. The reasons why the passive voice is used in both language and how are explained. The main features of both passive voices are also described.

Date: 2021
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