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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 剩 | shèng | Other | ||
| 剩下 | shèngxià | Other | ||
| 剪 | jiăn | Other | ||
| 創造 | chuàngzào | Other | ||
| 加 | jiā | Other | to add to | |
| 加上 | jiāshàng | Other | ||
| 加入 | jiārù | Other | ||
| 加強 | jiāqiáng | Other | ||
| 加油 | jiāyóu | Other | ||
| 加班 | jiābān | Other | to work overtime | |
| 助 | zhù | Other | ||
| 努力 | nǔlì | Other | make great effort, try hard | |
| 勇敢 | yŏnggăn | Other | ||
| 動 | dòng | Other | to move; to be moved | |
| 包 | bāo | Other | ,隻|只[zhi1] | |
| 包含 | bāohán | Other | ||
| 包括 | bāokuò | Other | ||
| 升 | shēng | Other | ||
| 協助 | xiézhù | Other | ||
| 危險 | wéixiǎn | Other | danger/ to be dangerous, perilous | |
| 厚 | hòu | Other | ||
| 原諒 | yuánliàng | Other | ||
| 厲害 | lìhài | Other | ||
| 去 | qù | verb | to go | |
| 去 | qù | Verb | to go |
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