Verbs · Beginner Actions
Basic Actions
基础动作
Learn the most common Chinese verbs for basic body movements, positions and simple action descriptions.
What you will learn
This lesson teaches basic action verbs that are easy to understand through gestures, body movement and simple sentences.
You will learn how to describe what people do, how they move, and what position their body is in.
Lesson Goals
- Recognize common body action verbs.
- Describe simple actions like standing, sitting, walking and running.
- Use action verbs in short Chinese sentences.
- Prepare for action description and daily conversation.
Practice with Sentence Flashcards
Review the example sentences from this lesson and practice recognizing the verbs in context.
Learning Path
A
Core Actions
站、坐、走、跑、跳、躺、爬、靠、倒
B
Useful Action Details
停、起、转、弯、伸、背、扭
C
Specific Body Positions
蹲、趴、跪、飞
Quick Review
| Group | Words | What they help you describe |
|---|---|---|
| Core Body Actions | 站、坐、走、跑、跳、躺、爬、停、起、转、弯、伸、蹲、趴、跪 | basic movements and body positions |
| Body Position & Direction | 靠、倒、背、扭、飞 | leaning, falling, carrying, twisting and flying |
Practice
Practice 1: Choose the right word
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他 ___ 着。
A. 站 B. 跑 C. 飞 -
小狗在地上 ___。
A. 爬 B. 站 C. 扭 -
他在椅子上 ___。
A. 坐 B. 跪 C. 倒 -
请 ___ 下。
A. 停 B. 跑 C. 飞 -
他 ___ 书包。
A. 背 B. 跳 C. 靠
Show answers
1. 他站着。
He is standing.
2. 小狗在地上爬。
The puppy is crawling on the ground.
3. 他在椅子上坐。
He is sitting on the chair.
4. 请停下。
Please stop.
5. 他背书包。
He carries a schoolbag on his back.
Practice 2: Translate into Chinese
- He is sitting.
- She is running.
- The child is jumping.
- Please stop.
- He fell down.
Show sample answers
1. 他坐着。
He is sitting.
2. 她在跑。
She is running.
3. 小孩在跳。
The child is jumping.
4. 请停下。
Please stop.
5. 他倒下了。
He fell down.
Practice 3: Make your own action sentences
- Use 站 to describe someone standing.
- Use 坐 to describe someone sitting.
- Use 走 or 跑 to describe movement.
- Use 躺 to describe someone lying down.
- Use 靠 or 倒 to describe body position.
Show sample sentences
1. 他站着。
He is standing.
2. 她坐着。
She is sitting.
3A. 他在走路。
He is walking.
3B. 他在跑。
He is running.
4. 她躺着。
She is lying down.
5A. 他靠着墙。
He is leaning against the wall.
5B. 他倒下了。
He fell down.