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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 見 | jiàn | Other | to see, to meet | |
| 見面 | jiànmiàn | Other | to meet someone, to see someone | |
| 親 | qīn | Other | to kiss | |
| 親切 | qīnqiè | Other | ||
| 覺得 | juéde | Other | to feel, to think, to consider | |
| 觀察 | guānchá | Other | ||
| 解決 | jiějué | Other | to resolve, settle | |
| 解釋 | jiěshì | Other | explanation/to explain/to interpret/to resolve | |
| 訂 | dìng | Other | ||
| 訂位 | dìngwèi | Other | to reserve a seat/to book a table/reservation | |
| 計畫/計劃 | jìhuà | Other | plan/project/program/to plan/to map out/CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4] | |
| 討厭 | tǎoyàn | Other | to dislike, to loathe, to hate | |
| 討論 | tăolùn | Other | ||
| 訓練 | xùnliàn | Other | ||
| 記 | jì | Other | to record, to write, to jot down | |
| 記得 | jìde | Other | ||
| 記得 | jìde | verb | to remember | |
| 記錄 | jìlù | Other | to record/record (written account)/note-taker/record (in sports etc) | |
| 訪問/訪 | făngwèn | Other | ||
| 設計 | shèjì | Other | to design | |
| 許多 | xǔduō | Other | many, a lot of | |
| 試 | shì | Other | to try | |
| 該 | gāi | Other | ||
| 詳細 | xiángxì | Other | ||
| 誇張 | kuāzhāng | Other |
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