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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 值得 | zhíde | Other | ||
| 假裝 | jiăzhuāng | Other | ||
| 偉大 | wěidà | Other | ||
| 做 | zuò | Other | to do, to make | |
| 做 | zuò | Verb | to do, to make | |
| 做事 | zuòshì | Other | ||
| 做人 | zuòrén | Other | ||
| 做完 | zuòwán | Other | done | |
| 做菜 | zuòcài | Other | to cook | |
| 停 | tíng | Other | to stop | |
| 健康 | jiànkāng | Other | to be healthy, in good physical condition; health | |
| 偷 | tōu | Other | to steal, to burglarize | |
| 傳 | chuán | Other | ||
| 傳統 | chuántŏng | Other | ||
| 傷害 | shānghài | Other | ||
| 傷心 | shāngxīn | Other | to grieve/to be broken-hearted/to feel deeply hurt | |
| 像 | xiàng | Other | to resemble/to be like/to look as if/such as/appearance/image/portrait/image under a mapping (math.) | |
| 優秀 | yōuxiù | Other | ||
| 充實 | chōngshí | Other | ||
| 兇/凶 | xiōng | Other | ||
| 光 | guāng | Other | ||
| 克服 | kèfú | Other | ||
| 免費 | miănfèi | Other | ||
| 公共 | gōnggòng | Other | public | |
| 共同 | gòngtóng | Other | common/joint/jointly/together/collaborative |
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