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.
Want more than one list? Browse our Traditional Chinese section for more Yak Yacker study pages, printable lists, and quiz-friendly review material.
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.
Browse the Full List
| Word | Pinyin | Type | Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 各式各樣 | gèshìgèyàng | Other | (of) all kinds and sorts/various | |
| 合作 | hézuò | Other | ||
| 合唱 | héchàng | Other | ||
| 合適 | héshì | Other | ||
| 同情 | tóngqíng | Other | ||
| 同意 | tóngyì | Other | ||
| 同樣 | tóngyàng | Adverb | same/equal/equivalent | |
| 吵 | chǎo | Other | to make a noise, to disturb, to quarrel/ to be noisy | |
| 吵架 | chǎojià | Other | to quarrel/to have a row/quarrel/CL:頓|顿[dun4] | |
| 吸引 | xīyĭn | Other | ||
| 吸收 | xīshōu | Other | ||
| 吹 | chuī | Other | blow, puff, play (wind instruments) | |
| 告訴 | gàosù | Other | to tell, to inform | |
| 咬 | yăo | Other | ||
| 咳嗽 | késòu | Other | ||
| 哭 | kū | Other | to cry, to weep | |
| 唱 | chàng | Other | ||
| 唱歌 | chànggē | verb | to sing | |
| 唱歌(兒) | chànggē(ér) | Other | sing | |
| 問 | wèn | verb | to ask | |
| 問 | wèn | Other | to ask | |
| 問候 | wènhòu | Other | ||
| 問好 | wènhăo | Other | ||
| 喜愛 | xĭài | Other | ||
| 喜歡 | xǐhuān | Verb | to like |
Free Traditional Chinese Vocab List and Flashcard PDFs to Download
Use the buttons below to download your free printable vocabulary resources — no signup required.
