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
招待	zhāodài	Other
拿	ná	verb	to hold/to take
拿	ná	Other	to bring, to carry (in one's, or with one's hand)
拿手	náshŏu	Other
指	zhĭ	Other
挑戰	tiăozhàn	Other
掉	diào	Other	drop, fall, come off, lose, be missing, fall behind, change, turn
掌握	zhăngwò	Other
排	pái	Other
排隊	páiduì	Other	to line up
掛	guà	Other	to hang
掛號	guàhào	Other	to register (at a hospital etc)/to send by registered mail
採用	căiyòng	Other
接	jiē	Other
接(到)	jiē(dào)	Other	to receive, to meet, to come into contact with
接受	jiēshòu	Other
接觸	jiēchù	Other
推	tuī	Other	push, decline, refuse, reject, put off, postpone, delay
推薦	tuījiàn	Other
推銷	tuīxiāo	Other
描寫	miáoxiě	Other
提	tí	Other
提供	tígōng	Other
提到	tídào	Other
提高	tígāo	Other

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