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
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| Word | Pinyin | Type | Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 愛惜 | àixí | Other | ||
| 感冒 | gǎnmào | Other | to have a cold; cold, flu | |
| 感動 | găndòng | Other | ||
| 感興趣 | gănxìngqù | Other | ||
| 感覺 | gǎnjué | Other | feeling | |
| 感謝 | gănxiè | Other | ||
| 慢 | màn | Other | to be slow; slowly | |
| 慢用 | mànyòng | Other | ||
| 慢跑 | mànpăo | Other | ||
| 慶祝 | qìngzhù | Other | to celebrate | |
| 懂 | dǒng | Other | to understand | |
| 懂事 | dŏngshì | Other | ||
| 應該/應 | yīnggāi /yīng | Other | ||
| 戀愛 | liànài | Other | ||
| 成 | chéng | Other | ||
| 成功 | chénggōng | Other | ||
| 成熟 | chéngshóu | Other | ||
| 成長 | chéngzhăng | Other | ||
| 戴 | dài | Other | to wear (hat, watch, jewelry etc.) | |
| 所謂 | suǒwèi | Other | so-called/what is called | |
| 打 | dǎ | Other | to hit, to beat, to strike | |
| 打仗 | dǎzhàng | Other | to fight a battle/to go to war | |
| 打工 | dǎgōng | Other | to work a temporary or casual job/(of students) to have a job outside of class time, or during vacation | |
| 打折 | dǎzhé | Other | to give a discount | |
| 打掃 | dǎsǎo | Other | to sweep, to clean |
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