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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| Word | Pinyin | Type | Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 存 | cún | Other | ||
| 存在 | cúnzài | Other | ||
| 學 | xué | verb | to learn, to study | |
| 學 | xué | verb | to learn | |
| 學 | xué | Other | to study | |
| 學會 | xuéhuì | Other | ||
| 學習 | xuéxí | Other | to study; to learn | |
| 安全 | ānquán | Other | safety / to be safe, secure | |
| 安定 | āndìng | Other | ||
| 安心 | ānxīn | Other | ||
| 安排 | ānpái | Other | to arrange/to plan/to set up/arrangements/plans | |
| 安靜 | ānjìng | Other | to be quiet, calm, peaceful | |
| 完 | wán | Other | to finish, to complete (something) | |
| 完成 | wánchéng | Other | ||
| 客氣 | kèqì | Other | to be polite | |
| 客氣(˙ㄑㄧ) | kèqi | Other | ||
| 客滿 | kèmăn | Other | ||
| 害 | hài | Other | ||
| 害怕 | hàipà | Other | be afraid / scared | |
| 害羞 | hàixiū | Other | ||
| 容易 | róngyì | Other | to be easy | |
| 寄 | jì | Other | to mail | |
| 密切 | mìqiè | Other | ||
| 實在 | shízài | Other | ||
| 實行 | shíxíng | Other |
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