How do you use "被" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "我的钱包被偷了。"

What does "被" mean in English?

"被" means "by (passive marker)" in English. It is a preposition/passive in Chinese.

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bay

preposition/passive

English

by (passive marker)

Practice "被" with spaced repetition and native audio in the Language Island app.