Chinese Verbs Learning Resource
Explore this comprehensive guide. Learn the basics of Chinese verbs, their classification, usage, and conjugation patterns.
确认 (què rèn)
confirm
The Chinese word '确认' means 'confirm'. It is often used in a similar context to its English counterpart. For example, when you agree with someone's point of view or when you check that something is correct or certain. It can also be used in formal situations such as confirming a reservation or an appointment.
祈祷 (qí dǎo)
pray
The Chinese word '祈祷' is used to express the act of praying, usually to a deity or spirit. Similar to English, it can be used both in a religious context and in everyday conversations when hoping for a positive outcome. It can be followed by a specific object (e.g., for good health), or used alone to imply a general hope or wish.
Example sentences with 祈祷 →离开 (lí kāi)
leave
The Chinese word '离开' is used in the same context as 'leave' in English. It refers to the action of departing or going away from a particular place. This can be either a physical place like 'he left the room' translating to '他离开了房间', or metaphorically like 'he left the company' translating to '他离开了公司'.
秋 (qiū)
fall
In Chinese, '秋' represents the season 'fall' or 'autumn'. It is used in the same context as it is in English, to refer to the third season of the year, when crops and fruits are gathered and leaves fall. It can be used in expressions like '秋天' (autumn), '秋季' (autumn season) or '金秋' (golden autumn).
租 (zū)
rent
In Chinese, '租' (zū) is the word for rent. This can be used in many contexts such as to rent an apartment ('租公寓'), to rent a car ('租车') etc. In Chinese the concept of renting is similar to that in English, where one pays to use something for a certain amount of time.
称重 (chēng zhòng)
weigh
In Chinese, '称重' (chēng zhòng) is the word used to describe the act of determining the weight of something. It can be used in both formal and informal settings, and is commonly used in situations such as grocery shopping where one might 'weigh' fruits or vegetables, or in a medical context where one might 'weigh' their body.
移动 (yí dòng)
move
The Chinese word '移动' is used to represent the concept of motion or change of place or position, similar to 'move' in English. It can be used in various contexts like moving a physical object, changing one's residence or changing a position in a sequence or order. Correct usage depends on the context.
移除 (yí chú)
remove
The Chinese word '移除' is used similarly to the English word 'remove'. It can be used in the context of removing something physically like an object from a place, or removing something logically like an item from a list, or a rule, or a practice, etc. It can also be used in the context of taking away a responsibility or role from someone.
稳定 (wěn dìng)
stable
The Chinese word '稳定' represents stability, steadiness, or balance. It is usually used in various contexts where stability is emphasized, such as emotional stability, economic stability or stability in a system. For example, in sentence '我们需要一个稳定的经济体系'（We need a stable economic system）, '稳定' is used to stress the need for steadiness in an economic system.
Example sentences with 稳定 →空 (kōng)
empty
In Chinese, '空' means 'empty'. It is used in various contexts such as to imply the lack of something (emotion, substance, people, etc), emptiness, or the concept of absence. Example in a sentence could be: '这个房间是空的'('This room is empty').
Example sentences with 空 →空气 (kōng qì)
air
The Chinese word for 'air' is '空气', commonly used in the same context as in English. For instance, '我需要新鲜空气' means 'I need fresh air'.
Example sentences with 空气 →空白 (kòng bái)
blank
In Chinese, '空白' refers to a space that is empty or lacks content. It can be used in various contexts similar to the English word 'blank', such as referring to a blank space in a document, a blank expression on someone’s face, or blank period of time with no activities planned.
Example sentences with 空白 →空间 (kōngjiān)
space
In Chinese, 空间 means 'space'. This can be used to represent a physical space or an abstract conception of space. For example, when used in the context of physical space, it could be used in sentences as '这个房间的空间很大' (this room is very spacious). In an abstract sense, it could be used in contexts such as '我需要一些个人空间' (I need some personal space).
穿 (chuān)
wear
The Chinese word for 'wear' is '穿'. It is used to describe the action of putting on clothing or accessories, just as it is used in English. It's important to note that the Chinese language doesn't differentiate between 'wear' and 'put on'. '穿' can be used for both contexts.
站 (zhàn)
stand
The Chinese word '站' means 'stand'. It is mainly used to express the action of standing and can be used to describe a variety of circumstances such as standing at a bus stop ('公车站'), operating a station ('操作站'), and a power station ('电站'). The use of this word is vast and versatile in Chinese language.
笑 (xiào)
laugh
The Chinese word '笑' usually refers to the action of laughing or the expression of happiness. It is used in the same context as the English word 'laugh'. For example, '他在笑' means 'He is laughing'.
笑话 (xiàohuà)
joke
In Chinese, '笑话' (xiàohuà) is the translation of the English word 'joke'. It is a term that can be used to describe something that is funny or amusing, typically a story with a punchline. The term can be used to jokingly comment on situations or to tell funny anecdotes or stories. In a sentence, you could use it like '这是个很好笑的笑话' which means 'This is a very funny joke'.
Example sentences with 笑话 →笔记 (bǐ jì)
note
The Chinese word '笔记' is used similarly to its English counterpart 'note'. It can refer to a brief record of points or ideas written down as an aid to memory, or some brief comments, instructions, or reactions written as a reminder or reference. '笔记' is also commonly used in academic contexts to refer to notes taken during a lecture or learning process.
等待 (děngdài)
wait
In Chinese, '等待' is used much like 'wait' is in English. It can be used to express waiting for some time or event. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as waiting for a bus (等公车), waiting for a person (等人), or waiting for a moment (等一会儿).
等级 (děngjí)
grade
In Chinese, '等级' is used to refer to a grade or level in a system. It can be used in academic, professional, or other contexts where levels or ranks are discussed. For instance, in academics, '一年级' refers to 'first grade', '二年级' refers to 'second grade', etc.
Example sentences with 等级 →简介 (jiǎn jiè)
profile
The Chinese term '简介' is used similar to the English word 'profile'. It can refer to a brief introduction or description of a person or an organization. It can be used in sentences like 'His profile is impressive' or 'The company's profile is on their official website'.
简短 (jiǎn duǎn)
brief
The Chinese word '简短' is used to describe something that is short in length or duration. This can apply to physical objects or periods of time, but is most commonly used in spoken or written Chinese to refer to text or speeches that are concise or not long-winded. For instance, you can use '简短' to describe a short message, a brief explanation, or a quick meeting.
Example sentences with 简短 →管子 (guǎn zi)
pipe
In Chinese, '管子'(guǎnzi) refers to a tube, pipe, or conduit used to transport or direct fluids, or for various other purposes. It can be used in a variety of contexts, like talking about the plumbing in a house or the pipes in a musical instrument.
Example sentences with 管子 →管理 (guǎn lǐ)
manage
The Chinese word '管理' stands for 'manage'. It is often used in the contexts of managing resources, people, or entities. It could be about managing a team in the corporate setting, managing your time, or even managing your personal resources. Similar to its use in English, '管理' is used broadly in various contexts holding the same concept of handling, controlling, or directing.
类型 (lèi xíng)
type
The Chinese word '类型' is used to categorize or classify something in a similar way as 'type' in English. It can be used in various contexts just like the English word. For instance, it can refer to a category of things sharing common characteristics in technology, science, etc.
精确 (jīng què)
exact
The Chinese word '精确' is an adjective that can be used to describe the characteristic of being precise or exact. It can be used in a similar context as 'exact' in English, often to represent accuracy or precision in numerical, factual or technical description.
Example sentences with 精确 →精神 (jīngshén)
spirit
In Chinese, '精神' typically refers to the inner spirit or mind. It can often be used to describe the mental or spiritual strength, focus, or vigor of a person or group. However, the exact usage depends on the context. The word can have various interpretations to describe energy, mental state, or morale.
糖 (tang2)
sugar
The Chinese word for 'Sugar' is '糖'. It is used in the same context as in English, to refer to the sweet, crystalline substance that comes from various plants, mainly sugar cane and sugar beet, which is used to sweeten food and drink. Examples of use could be '他喜欢在咖啡里加糖' (He likes to add sugar to his coffee).
Example sentences with 糖 →紫色 (zǐ sè)
purple
The Chinese word '紫色' is used to describe the color purple. It is used the same way as in English, to describe the color of objects or things. For example, you can use '紫色' to describe the color of a flower, a dress, or anything else that is purple.
Example sentences with 紫色 →累 (lèi)
tired
The Chinese word '累' is used similarly to the English word 'tired'. It is used to describe a feeling of needing rest or sleep because of hard work or lack of sleep. It can be used in a variety of situations just like in English, for example: 'I'm very tired' could be translated to '我非常累'.