Formal Passive with 受到
受到 expresses receiving an action, often used in formal or written contexts as an alternative to 被.
Pattern
Subject + 受到 + (Modifier) + Abstract Noun
Explanation
受到 literally means 'to receive' and is used to express that the subject receives some kind of treatment, influence, or effect. Unlike 被, it's often used with abstract nouns rather than concrete actions.
受到 is commonly paired with words like 欢迎 (welcome), 批评 (criticism), 影响 (influence), 关注 (attention). It's more formal than 被 and can express both positive and negative experiences.
Examples
这部电影受到了观众的欢迎。
Zhè bù diànyǐng shòudào le guānzhòng de huānyíng.
This movie was well received by the audience.
他的行为受到了老师的批评。
Tā de xíngwéi shòudào le lǎoshī de pīpíng.
His behavior was criticized by the teacher.
年轻人容易受到网络的影响。
Niánqīng rén róngyì shòudào wǎngluò de yǐngxiǎng.
Young people are easily influenced by the internet.
Common Mistakes
他受到了打。
他被打了。
受到 pairs with abstract nouns (批评, 影响), not concrete action verbs (打). Use 被 for concrete actions.
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