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
忍	rěn	Other
忍耐	rěnnài	Other
忘	wàng	Other	to forget
忘記	wàngjì	Other
忙	máng	Other	to be busy
快樂	kuàilè	Other	to be happy
念	niàn	Other	to read aloud, to study
念/唸	niàn	Other
念書/唸書	niànshū	Other	to read/to study
怎麼樣	zěnmeyàng	Other	How about…… ? How's everything ?
怎麼辦	zěnmebàn	Other	What now ?
怕	pà	Other	to fear
思考	sīkăo	Other
急	jí	Other
恢復	huīfù	Other
恨	hèn	Other
恨不得	hènbùde	Other
恭喜	gōngxǐ	Other	to congratulate
想	xiǎng	Verb	to think, to miss, to want
想	xiǎng	Other	to think, to miss
想像	xiǎngxiàng	Other	to imagine
想到	xiăngdào	Other
愉快	yúkuài	Other
愛	ài	verb	to love
愛	ài	Other	to love / be apt to

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