ABSTRACT
The Chinese verb has conventionally been perceived as invariable. Designating Chinese as an isolating language has arisen from overlooking the distinct verbal structures and compounds that are commonly encountered in Chinese. In reality, mastering Chinese verbs constitutes the most intricate aspect of learning the language, largely because numerous verbal structures remain unaddressed. Chinese verbs do not explicitly indicate tense and lack an inherent direction determined by the verbal action. Nonetheless, it is of paramount importance to acquaint oneself with the concept of “aspectual conjugations” and to comprehend their methodical application within specific combinations or affixes. Various categories of unmarked and marked verbs are subjected to analysis within the framework of verbal aspect. This examination employs a notably comprehensive definition, wherein verbal aspect serves to characterize and furnish insights into the internal structure of events. An exhaustive exploration of numerous verbal structures is undertaken, encompassing not only action, stative, or auxiliary verbs but also extending to verb–object incorporation compounds and constructions, such as verbs denoting movement direction, figurative direction, or action result incorporation. Practical application is illuminated through examples and their diverse modes of translation into English.
