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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 辦理 | bànlĭ | Other | ||
| 近 | jìn | Other | to be near | |
| 迷人 | mírén | Other | ||
| 迷路 | mílù | Other | to lose the way/lost/labyrinth/labyrinthus vestibularis (of the inner ear) | |
| 追求 | zhuīqiú | Other | ||
| 退休 | tuìxiū | Other | ||
| 退步 | tuìbù | Other | ||
| 送 | sòng | Other | to escort, to deliver, to send off, to present | |
| 逗 | dòu | Other | ||
| 這樣 | zhèyàng | Other | such, this kind | |
| 通 | tōng | Other | to go through/to know well/(suffix) expert/to connect/to communicate/open/to clear/classifier for letters, telegrams, phone calls etc | |
| 通知 | tōngzhī | Other | to notify/to inform/notice/notification | |
| 通過 | tōngguò | Other | ||
| 逛 | guàng | Other | ||
| 逛街 | guàngjiē | Other | to take a walk/to window-shop/to stroll down the street | |
| 造成 | zàochéng | Other | ||
| 連 | lián | Conjunction | , 都[dou1] etc) even/company (military) | |
| 連絡/聯絡 | liánluò | Other | ||
| 進 | jìn | Other | move forward, enter | |
| 進來 | jìnlái | Other | come in | |
| 進去 | jìnqù | Other | go in | |
| 進步 | jìnbù | Other | progress; to improve | |
| 進行 | jìnxíng | Other | ||
| 逼 | bī | Other | ||
| 遇到 | yùdào | Other |
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