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
Otherto wash
洗澡xǐzǎoOtherto take a bath or shower
huóOtherlive, save (sb.'s life)
活動huódòngOther,個|个[ge4]
liúOther
流汗liúhànOtherto sweat
流血liúxiěOtherto bleed/to shed blood
流行liúxíngOther
浪漫làngmànOther
liángOtherto be cool
涼快liángkuàiOtherto be (pleasantly)cool
dànOther
shēnOther
深入shēnrùOther
混亂hùnluànOther
qiănOther
qīngOther(of water etc) clear
清楚qīngchǔOtherto be clear
jiănOther
減少jiănshăoOther
減輕jiănqīngOther
Otherto be thirsty
渴望kěwàngOther
yóuOther
游泳yóuyǒngverbto swim

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