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Verbs in Chinese

In Mandarin, verbs is 动词 (dòngcí), written 動詞 in Traditional characters. Everyday action words: eat, drink, run, jump, sing, open, give and more.

40 words in 10 short lessons. Tap a speaker to hear it, or a word for its sentence and characters.

Every day

Moving

Fun

With my body

With people

In the kitchen

Moving around

Open and close

Come and go

With my hands

Questions

How do you say “verbs” in Chinese?

动词 (dòngcí), or 動詞 in Traditional characters.

Where should a beginner start with verbs in Chinese?

Start with every day: 睡觉 (sleep), 吃 (eat), 喝 (drink), 洗 (wash). Each lesson takes a few minutes, with pictures and audio, and no sign-up.