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behavior

behavior

Meaning of behavior

way of acting

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Pronunciation
British English/bɪˈheɪvjə/
American English/bɪˈheɪvjɚ/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersxíng wéi
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behavior with Chinese translation

behavior usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

The dog's behavior improved after training.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

The teacher talked to the student about improving his classroom behavior.

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behavior belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

behavior行为
kind善良的
smart聪明的
quiet安静的
boring无聊的
lazy懒惰的
angry生气的

behavior synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between behavior / behavioral patterns / conduct / manners / etiquette / actions

B
🇬🇧English
behavioral patterns

Repeated or typical sequences of behavior; often used in psychology and research

A1Often

We studied the children's behavioral patterns.

🇬🇧English

Often more formal than 'behavior', used for actions in moral, legal, or official contexts

A1Often

The student's conduct was respectful.

🇬🇧English

Specifically about polite or impolite social behavior, often in social situations

A1Often

Please use your manners and say thank you.

🇬🇧English

Rules or conventions for polite behavior in particular social or business settings

A1Often

Business etiquette varies between countries.

A
🇬🇧English
actions

Focuses on specific acts or deeds rather than overall manner

A1Very Often

His actions helped the team.

D
🇬🇧English
demeanor

Refers to the outward manner or appearance of behavior (more about how someone seems)

A1Rarely

Her calm demeanor reassured us.

H
🇬🇧English
habits

Actions done regularly or automatically; focuses on repetition rather than a one-time behavior

A1Very Often

Brushing teeth is a healthy habit.

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How to pronounce behavior and what this word means

behavior means behavior. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce behavior

/bɪˈheɪvjə/

behavior translation

behavior

behavior examples

The dog's behavior improved after training.

behavior transcription

/bɪˈheɪvjə/, /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

Questions about this word

behavior meaning: what does it mean?

way of acting

behavior pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

behavior is pronounced as /bɪˈheɪvjə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

behavior definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The dog's behavior improved after training. Translation: Поведение собаки улучшилось после дрессировки.

Is behavior part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, behavior can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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