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.
Want more than one list? Browse our Traditional Chinese section for more Yak Yacker study pages, printable lists, and quiz-friendly review material.
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.
Browse the Full List
| Word | Pinyin | Type | Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 樂 | lè | Other | ||
| 樂觀 | lèguān | Other | ||
| 檢查 | jiănchá | Other | ||
| 欣賞 | xīnshăng | Other | ||
| 欺負 | qīfù | Other | ||
| 歡迎 | huānyíng | Other | to welcome/welcome | |
| 正常 | zhèngcháng | Other | ||
| 正式 | zhèngshì | Other | ||
| 正確 | zhèngquè | Other | ||
| 死 | sĭ | Other | ||
| 殺 | shā | Other | ||
| 比 | bǐ | Other | in some compounds derived from Classical Chinese) | |
| 比方說 | bĭfāngshūo | Other | ||
| 比賽 | bǐsài | Other | ,次[ci4]/to compete | |
| 求 | qiú | Other | ||
| 汙染 | wūrăn | Other | ||
| 決定 | juédìng | Other | to decide | |
| 沒 | méi | Other | (negative prefix for verbs) have not | |
| 沒什麼 | méishénme | Other | ||
| 沒問題 | méiwèntí | Other | no problem | |
| 沒有 | méiyǒu | Other | did not, have not | |
| 沒關係 | méiguānxì | Other | no problem, never mind, it doesn' t matter | |
| 沒關係(˙ㄒㄧ) | méiguānxi | Other | ||
| 泡 | pào | Other | ||
| 注意 | zhùyì | Other | to pay attention to, to take notice of |
Free Traditional Chinese Vocab List and Flashcard PDFs to Download
Use the buttons below to download your free printable vocabulary resources — no signup required.
