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
打架	dǎjià	Other	to fight/to scuffle/to come to blows/CL:場\|场[chang2]
打算	dǎsuàn	Other	to plan
打聽	dătīng	Other
打開	dǎkāi	Other	to open up
打電話	dădiànhuà	Other
扔	rēng	Other
批評	pīpíng	Other
找	zhǎo	verb	to look for
找	zhǎo	Other	to rerurn change after a purchas, to look for, to search
找到	zhǎodào	Other	to search out; to find
承認	chéngrèn	Other
把握	băwò	Other
抓	zhuā	Other
投	tóu	Other
投資	tóuzī	Other
抬	tái	Other
抱	bào	Other	to hug, to embrace, to hold or carry in one's arms
抱怨	bàoyuàn	Other
抵達	dĭdá	Other
抽	chōu	Other
拉	lā	Other	to pull, to tug
拉肚子	lā dùzi	Other	(coll.) to have diarrhea
拍	pāi	Other	to clap, beat, pat; to take a photo, shoot a film
拍照	pāizhào	Other	to take a picture
拒絕	jùjué	Other

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