Most Common Traditional Chinese Verbs - Free PDF and Flashcards

Verbs are the engine of Traditional Chinese conversations-without them, you’re just pointing and hoping. This collection rounds up around 1,000 of the most common verbs you’ll actually need, whether you’re ordering dumplings, sharing a funny story, or texting a friend. No dusty textbook relics, just practical action words that keep your sentences moving.

This isn’t a curated list for a specific exam. It’s built for general learners who want a clean reference, not a stuffy grammar lecture. Think of it as your go-to verb cheat sheet whether you’re a beginner hungry for the basics or a more confident learner filling gaps.

Ready to give your Chinese verbs a friendly workout? Scroll to the bottom of this article to find the free printable Most Common Traditional Chinese Verbs vocabulary list PDF and the free downloadable printable Most Common Traditional Chinese Verbs flashcards, all neatly waiting for you like a tidy stack of study helpers.

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Word	Pinyin	Type	Meaning
存	cún	Other
存在	cúnzài	Other
學	xué	verb	to learn, to study
學	xué	verb	to learn
學	xué	Other	to study
學會	xuéhuì	Other
學習	xuéxí	Other	to study; to learn
安全	ānquán	Other	safety / to be safe, secure
安定	āndìng	Other
安心	ānxīn	Other
安排	ānpái	Other	to arrange/to plan/to set up/arrangements/plans
安靜	ānjìng	Other	to be quiet, calm, peaceful
完	wán	Other	to finish, to complete (something)
完成	wánchéng	Other
客氣	kèqì	Other	to be polite
客氣(˙ㄑㄧ)	kèqi	Other
客滿	kèmăn	Other
害	hài	Other
害怕	hàipà	Other	be afraid / scared
害羞	hàixiū	Other
容易	róngyì	Other	to be easy
寄	jì	Other	to mail
密切	mìqiè	Other
實在	shízài	Other
實行	shíxíng	Other

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