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
實際	shíjì	Other
寫	xiě	verb	to write
寫	xiě	Other	to write
寬	kuān	Other
寶貴	băoguì	Other
專心	zhuānxīn	Other
尊敬	zūnjìng	Other
尋找	xúnzhăo	Other
對	duì	Other	answer, reply, treat
對不起	duìbùqǐ	Other	I'm sorry; Excuse me
小	xiǎo	Other	to be small
小心	xiǎoxīn	Other	to be careful
少	shǎo	Other	few, less
居住	jūzhù	Other
工作	gōngzuò	verb	to work
左右	zuǒyòu	Other	left and right/nearby/approximately/attendant/to control/to influence
差	chà / chā	Other	difference
布/佈置	bùzhì	Other
希望	xīwàng	Other	to hope, to wish
帥	shuài	Other
帶	dài	verb	to bring/take
帶	dài	Other	to bring
帶來	dàilái	Other
帶領	dàilĭng	Other
幫	bāng	verb	to help

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