Chinese verbs · Page 14

to start with; to begin with

to be inseparable from; to be inextricably linked to; to be unable to do without

to start a court session; to open court; to call a court to order

to be honoured

to comfort; to console; to convey sympathy; to express condolences

to be endless; to be boundless; to be inexhaustible

to waste one's breath

to open (one's heart, windows, door, etc.)

to be waterproof

to finish something off; to finish doing something

to shake hands

to muck about; to run wild; to horse around

to take care; to be cautious

to be intriguing; to be a lot more interesting the deeper one looks into it

to indicate; to highlight; to mark; to designate; to label

to call back someone on the telephone

to work overtime; to work late

to try out something to see if it works

to mislead; to give a false impression

to appoint; to assign (a job or role)

to increase in value; to appreciate; to add value; to recharge; to top up (a smartcard, etc.)

to take good care of; to cherish; to show respect for; to protect

to finish reading

to waste (chiefly time); to squander

to grab and occupy a spot; to secure a position (in advance)

to banish; to exile; to transport (deport to a penal colony)

to be useless; to be of no use; to be a waste of time

to be partial to; to side with

to reveal; to announce; to publish

to become due; (of an investment) to mature; (of a visa) to expire

to obstruct; to cover

幹 (“to do”) + 嗎 (“question particle”)

to be fifty-fifty; to be half and half; to be in equal measure

to verify; to check

to have instant chemistry with; to be attracted to

to taste; to try the flavour

to get rid of; to remove; to do away with

to take as the norm; to serve as the standard; to prevail; to be subject to

to abort a fetus; to induce an abortion

to read books; to read

to start school; (of a semester) to begin; (of a course, degree, etc.) to commence

to run; to jog

to be competent for (a particular job, task, position, etc.); to be up to the task; to be up for the job; to be worth one's salt; to be qualified

to be afraid; to fear; to dread

to determine (after selection); to choose; to settle on

to fall (from the sky); to crash; to drop

to add; to attach

to applaud; to clap; to put one's hands together

to (be able to) make it; to do something on time; there's still time

to stop talking; to shut up