Verbs are words that express actions, changes, or states in a sentence. Verbs are usually the core of a sentence, determining its basic meaning and structure. In Chinese, verbs can stand alone as predicates, or be used with objects. Verbs can also express complete meanings when combined with time words and place words.

Common verbs can be categorized into action verbs, stative verbs, and change verbs. Action verbs express concrete actions, such as “eat” and “walk”. Stative verbs express existence or state, such as “be” and “have”. Change verbs express processes of change, such as “change” and “start”.

Chinese verbs are often combined with objects to form the 'verb + object' structure. A verb can have common fixed collocations, such as 'read a book' and 'drink water'. Some verbs can take animate or inanimate objects directly, while others require a prepositional phrase. Using the right collocations correctly makes expression more natural.

Chinese verbs are often paired with time words to indicate when an action occurs. Common structures include 'yesterday + verb', 'now + verb', and 'tomorrow + verb'. Time words are usually placed after the subject, before the verb, and can also appear at the beginning of the sentence. Using time words appropriately can clearly express the sequence of events.

The following verbs represent common basic actions, suitable for frequent everyday communication. These verbs often collocate with people, objects, or places to express specific actions. Mastering these words helps describe daily activities and needs.

The following verbs are commonly used for asking questions, answering, and expressing ideas; they are central to daily conversations. They can collocate with nouns such as 'question', 'talk', 'idea'. Using these verbs correctly can enhance communication efficiency.

These verbs are used to express needs, wants, likes, etc., often appearing in requests and expressing preferences. They are often followed by a noun, verb, or verb phrase. Proficient use can express personal intentions more naturally.

'Have' expresses possession or existence; it is one of the most common stative verbs. 'Be/There is' indicates location or existence, often used with places. Mastering these two verbs allows you to accurately express basic information such as 'what is there' and 'where'.

“Change” means that things undergo a change, “Start” indicates the starting point of an action or state. “Finish” indicates completion, often used in the “verb + 完” structure. These verbs or structures are often used to describe processes and results.

The following verbs appear very frequently in daily life, covering learning, work, and everyday activities. These words can pair with various objects and complements to flexibly express common actions. Prioritizing them can quickly boost your expressive ability.

Common verbs can be extended through phrases and collocations, such as 'eat', 'make a phone call', 'go online'. When memorizing, you can combine them with specific contexts to form the sentence pattern 'subject + time + verb + object'. Using more complete sentences helps consolidate verb usage and collocations.