Most Common Traditional Chinese Verbs PDF Download and Quiz

Verbs are the engine of Traditional Chinese conversations-without them, you’re just pointing and hoping. This collection rounds up around 1,000 of the most common verbs you’ll actually need, whether you’re ordering dumplings, sharing a funny story, or texting a friend. No dusty textbook relics, just practical action words that keep your sentences moving.

Each verb packs a clear meaning and a realistic example sentence, so you see exactly how it behaves in wild, everyday Chinese. We’ve added audio playback for every entry-your ears need practice just as much as your eyes. When you’re ready to study offline, grab the free PDF using the download button right below the table.

This isn’t a curated list for a specific exam. It’s built for general learners who want a clean reference, not a stuffy grammar lecture. Think of it as your go-to verb cheat sheet whether you’re a beginner hungry for the basics or a more confident learner filling gaps.

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Quick Quiz

Think you’ve locked a few of these verbs into memory? The quick quiz below gives you a friendly nudge-no stress, just a way to spot the ones that need a second look.

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WordPinyinTypeMeaningAudio
cúnOther
存在cúnzàiOther
xuéverbto learn, to study
xuéverbto learn
xuéOtherto study
學會xuéhuìOther
學習xuéxíOtherto study; to learn
安全ānquánOthersafety / to be safe, secure
安定āndìngOther
安心ānxīnOther
安排ānpáiOtherto arrange/to plan/to set up/arrangements/plans
安靜ānjìngOtherto be quiet, calm, peaceful
wánOtherto finish, to complete (something)
完成wánchéngOther
客氣kèqìOtherto be polite
客氣(˙ㄑㄧ)kèqiOther
客滿kèmănOther
hàiOther
害怕hàipàOtherbe afraid / scared
害羞hàixiūOther
容易róngyìOtherto be easy
Otherto mail
密切mìqièOther
實在shízàiOther
實行shíxíngOther

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