Chinese · Common Verbs
去
qù
To go
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move from here to another place.
Example
我们明天去上海。
We are going to Shanghai tomorrow.
Etymology
'去' (qù) has roots in early Chinese indicating movement away or departure. It is a common verb in Mandarin indicating direction.
How & Where It’s Used
'去' is used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate movement or intention. It is commonly used in everyday spoken and written Chinese.