Basic verbs are super important in Mandarin. They help us talk about what we do! Let’s check out some common verbs and how to use them:

1. 吃 (chī) - to eat

• 我吃苹果。(Wǒ chī píngguǒ.) – I eat an apple.

2. 喝 (hē) - to drink

• 她喝水。(Tā hē shuǐ.) – She drinks water.

3. 去 (qù) - to go

• 他们去学校。(Tāmen qù xuéxiào.) – They go to school.

4. 是 (shì) - to be

• 这本书是新的。(Zhè běn shū shì xīn de.) – This book is new.

5. 看 (kàn) - to see

• 我看电影。(Wǒ kàn diànyǐng.) – I watch a movie.

Try using these sentences to practice.

Studying these verbs will help you get better at talking about everyday actions in Mandarin!