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We have already looked at some Chinese greetings<\/a> and farewells<\/a>, as well as some phrases for beginners. Now it\u2019s time to focus on learning some simple verbs and starting to construct basic sentences. You may notice that sometimes the Chinese character has more than one meaning. Still, we have chosen the most frequently used or most appropriate verb for a beginner of Chinese for the purpose of this post. If you haven\u2019t already, it\u2019s an excellent time to take a look at some of the Chinese characters and try to remember what they look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can create a mnemonic or story to help you remember their meaning<\/a>, pronunciation, and even tone. If you think of a useful mnemonic, share it with your fellow Chinese learners on the character page within our Online Dictionary<\/a>. The story you create to remember a character can be straightforward, like the one I use to remember the character \u8981<\/a> or more complex like the one below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can see this example by visiting the page for the character \u91cf<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t forget to click on the red-linked Chinese characters to listen to the pronunciation, watch how to write the character, and view the character’s radicals, pinyin, and example sentences. You can also toggle between simplified and traditional characters!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Below is a list of 20 Chinese verbs with example sentences for you to learn. In Chinese, most simple sentences, like the ones below, follow this sentence pattern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subject + verb phrase + object<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can learn about different sentence patterns in our article about Chinese Sentence Structures<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. to want \u8981<\/a> (y\u00e0o)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The original meaning of this character was \u2018waist\u2019 \u8170<\/a> (y\u0101o) and depicted a woman \u5973<\/a> (n\u01da) pointing to her midsection \u897f<\/a> (x\u012b).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want an apple. \u6211\u8981\u4e00\u4e2a\u82f9\u679c<\/a>\u3002(w\u01d2 y\u00e0o y\u012b g\u00e8 p\u00edng gu\u01d2.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. to eat \u5403<\/a> (ch\u012b)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The character \u5403<\/a> (ch\u012b) has the mouth \u53e3<\/a> (k\u01d2u) radical, and the character \u4e5e<\/a> (q\u01d0) meaning to beg. This right side of the character provides the pronunciation of the character (q\u01d0 –>ch\u012b).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am eating noodles. \u6211\u5728\u5403\u9762<\/a>\u3002 (w\u01d2 z\u00e0i ch\u012b mi\u00e0n.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. to drink \u559d<\/a> (h\u0113)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The \u559d<\/a> (h\u0113) character features the mouth \u53e3<\/a> (k\u01d2u) radical to the left. On the top right-hand side is the sun \u65e5<\/a> (r\u00ec), underneath there is a man \u4eba<\/a> (r\u00e9n) leaning against an object and sitting in the shade. This suggests that a person might drink something when taking a rest from working in the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I drink tea. \u6211\u559d\u8336<\/a>\u3002(w\u01d2 h\u0113 ch\u00e1.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. to take \u62ff<\/a> (n\u00e1)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The \u62ff<\/a> (n\u00e1) character depicts a hand \u624b<\/a> (sh\u01d2u) on the bottom of the character, while on the top is the character for unity \u5408<\/a> (h\u00e9). If you take something into your hand, then you have unity and togetherness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please take the book \u8bf7\u62ff\u4e0a\u8fd9\u672c\u4e66<\/a>\u3002(q\u01d0ng n\u00e1 sh\u00e0ng zh\u00e8 b\u011bn sh\u016b.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. to give \u7ed9<\/a> (g\u011bi)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The radical on the left side of the character \u7ed9<\/a> (g\u011bi) is silk \u4e1d<\/a> (s\u012b), traditionally given as a present. Combined with the character for unity \u5408<\/a> (h\u00e9) suggests happiness when giving something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please give me… \u8bf7\u7ed9\u6211<\/a>…(q\u01d0ng g\u011bi w\u01d2\u2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. to open \u6253\u5f00<\/a>\/\u5f00 (d\u01ce k\u0101i \/ k\u0101i)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s easier to look at the traditional character (\u958b<\/a>) of \u5f00<\/a> (k\u0101i) to understand why it looks the way it does. Once surrounded by a door \u9580<\/a> (m\u00e9n), the \u5f00 represented two hands, removing a bolt or bar from the door to open it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open the door \u5f00\u95e8<\/a> (k\u0101i m\u00e9n)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. to have \u6709<\/a> (y\u01d2u)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Initially, the top part of the \u6709<\/a> (y\u01d2u) character resembled a hand \u624b<\/a> (sh\u01d2u), and the bottom radical looked more like meat \u8089<\/a> (r\u00f2u). Now, man has forgotten about meat and strives to possess or have the moon \u6708<\/a> (yu\u00e8), which now makes up the character\u2019s bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have a younger brother. \u6211\u6709\u4e00\u4e2a\u5f1f\u5f1f<\/a>\u3002 (w\u01d2 y\u01d2u y\u012b g\u00e8 d\u00ec di.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. to know \u77e5\u9053<\/a> (zh\u012b dao)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The character \u77e5<\/a> (zh\u012b) shows an arrow \u77e2<\/a> (sh\u01d0) and a mouth \u53e3<\/a> (k\u01d2u), which represents knowledge. The idea is that a person with knowledge speaks \u53e3<\/a> (k\u01d2u) with the precision of an arrow \u77e2<\/a> (sh\u01d0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know. \u6211\u77e5\u9053<\/a>\u3002 (w\u01d2 zh\u012b dao)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. to like \u559c\u6b22<\/a> (x\u01d0 huan)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The \u559c<\/a> (x\u01d0) character represents happiness, often expressed with music and singing. The top half of the character depicts a drum on its stand and a hand striking it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like her. \u6211\u559c\u6b22\u5979<\/a>\u3002 (w\u01d2 x\u01d0 huan t\u0101)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. to love \u7231<\/a> (\u00e0i)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The simplified character of \u7231<\/a> (\u00e0i) is made up of three parts: \u2018breathe\u2019, \u2018hand,\u2019 and \u2018co-operation\u2019. This suggests that love is more about friendship, which is represented by the hand \u624b<\/a> (sh\u01d2u) than by the heart \u5fc3<\/a> (x\u012bn), which is seen in the traditional character of love \u611b<\/a> (\u00e0i).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love him \u6211\u7231\u4ed6<\/a>\u3002(w\u01d2 \u00e0i t\u0101)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. to be \u662f<\/a> (sh\u00ec)\/ \u6210\u4e3a<\/a> (ch\u00e9ng w\u00e9i)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In Chinese, the character\u00a0\u662f<\/a>\u00a0(sh\u00ec), not only means \u2018to be\u2019, but can also sometimes be used to say \u2018yes\u2019 or \u2018correct\u2019.\u00a0\u662f<\/a>\u00a0(sh\u00ec) shows the sun\u00a0\u65e5<\/a>\u00a0(r\u00ec) over the character for \u2018exact\u2019,\u00a0\u6b63<\/a>\u00a0(zh\u00e8ng). The meaning is that the sun is precisely on the meridian line and, therefore, a correct standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am a teacher. \u6211\u662f\u4e00\u4e2a\u8001\u5e08<\/a>\u3002(w\u01d2 sh\u00ec y\u012b g\u00e8 l\u01ceo sh\u012b.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. to do\/make \u505a<\/a> (zu\u00f2)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The character \u505a<\/a> (zu\u00f2) shows a man \u4eba<\/a> (r\u00e9n) causing \u6545<\/a> (g\u00f9) an effect by doing something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I make dinner every day. \u6bcf\u5929\u6211\u90fd\u505a\u665a\u996d<\/a>\u3002(m\u011bi ti\u0101n w\u01d2 d\u014du zu\u00f2 w\u01cen f\u00e0n.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. to sit \u5750<\/a> (zu\u00f2)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The character \u5750<\/a> (zu\u00f2) is a pictograph depicting two men \u4eba<\/a> (r\u00e9n) \u4eba sitting on the ground \u571f<\/a> (t\u01d4) facing each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I usually sit there when I go to the library. \u5f53\u6211\u53bb\u56fe\u4e66\u9986\u6211\u4e60\u60ef\u5750\u90a3\u91cc<\/a>\u3002 (d\u0101ng w\u01d2 q\u00f9 t\u00fa sh\u016b gu\u01cen w\u01d2 x\u00ed gu\u00e0n zu\u00f2 n\u00e0 li.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. to see \u770b<\/a> (k\u00e0n)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The character \u770b<\/a> (k\u00e0n) depicts a hand \u624b<\/a> (sh\u01d2u) covering the eyes \u76ee<\/a> (m\u00f9) as it looks at the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like to watch movies. \u6211\u559c\u6b22\u770b\u7535\u5f71<\/a>\u3002(w\u01d2 x\u01d0 huan k\u00e0n di\u00e0n y\u01d0ng.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. to go \u53bb<\/a> (q\u00f9)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u53bb<\/a>\u00a0(q\u00f9) is a pictograph of an empty vessel \u53b6<\/a> (s\u012b), say a bowl or pot and its cover, represented by the \u571f<\/a>\u00a0(t\u01d4). Once the lid is taken off, the contents of the vessel are ready to \u2018go\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I go to Beijing often. \u6211\u7ecf\u5e38\u53bb\u5317\u4eac<\/a>\u3002(w\u01d2 j\u012bng ch\u00e1ng q\u00f9 b\u011bi j\u012bng.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. to use \u7528<\/a> (y\u00f2ng)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The original form of the \u7528<\/a> (y\u00f2ng) character was a water bucket \u6876<\/a> (t\u01d2ng). The character \u7528<\/a> (y\u00f2ng) takes its pronunciation from the \u6876<\/a> (t\u01d2ng) character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I use my mobile phone too much. \u6211\u7528\u624b\u673a\u7684\u9891\u7387\u592a\u9ad8\u4e86<\/a>\u3002 (w\u01d2 y\u00f2ng sh\u01d2u j\u012b de p\u00edn l\u01dc t\u00e0i g\u0101o le)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. to find \u627e<\/a> (zh\u01ceo)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The \u627e<\/a> (zh\u01ceo) character is made of a hand \u624b<\/a> (sh\u01d2u) and a spear \u6208<\/a> (g\u0113), suggesting a time when food needed to be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I can find the book. \u6211\u53ef\u4ee5\u627e\u5230\u90a3\u672c\u4e66<\/a>\u3002(w\u01d2 k\u011b y\u01d0 zh\u01ceo d\u00e0o n\u00e0 b\u011bn sh\u016b.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. to tell \u544a\u8bc9<\/a> (g\u00e0o su)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The second character \u8bc9<\/a> (s\u00f9) features the \u2018speech radical\u2019 \u8ba0<\/a> (y\u00e1n) and the character \u65a5<\/a> (ch\u00ec) meaning \u2018to reprimand\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell me his phone number \u544a\u8bc9\u6211\u4ed6\u7684\u7535\u8bdd\u53f7\u7801<\/a>\u3002(g\u00e0o su w\u01d2 t\u0101 de di\u00e0n hu\u00e0 h\u00e0o m\u01ce.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. to ask \u95ee<\/a> (w\u00e8n)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The \u95ee<\/a> (w\u00e8n) character shows a door \u95e8<\/a> (m\u00e9n) surrounding a mouth \u53e3<\/a> (k\u01d2u). As many introductions would occur in the entrance to a house in Chinese culture, it would be a place where neighbors would ask or inquire about the family inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please ask your friend. \u8bf7\u95ee\u4f60\u7684\u670b\u53cb<\/a>\u3002(q\u01d0ng w\u00e8n n\u01d0 de p\u00e9ng you.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. to think \u60f3<\/a> (xi\u01ceng) \/\u89c9\u5f97<\/a> (ju\u00e9 de)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The character\u00a0\u60f3<\/a>\u00a0(xi\u01ceng) is composed of three parts: the tree\u00a0\u6728<\/a>\u00a0(m\u00f9), the eye\u00a0\u76ee<\/a>\u00a0(m\u00f9), and the heart\u00a0\u5fc3<\/a>\u00a0(x\u012bn). An interpretation of the character is that the eye is behind the tree looking out for or inspecting possible danger. The heart in Chinese culture often represents both heart and mind and suggests the examination of the heart, thinking, or pondering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think it’s strange. \u6211\u89c9\u5f97\u5f88\u5947\u602a<\/a>\u3002 (w\u01d2 ju\u00e9 de h\u011bn q\u00ed gu\u00e0i.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions or comments about our article on Chinese verbs, please leave them below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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