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
不足	bùzú	Other
不錯	búcuò	Other	to be not bad, pretty good
丟	diū	Other
主動	zhŭdòng	Other
久	jiǔ	Other	to be a long time
乖	guāi	Other	well-behaved
乘	chéng	Other
乾	gān	Other	to be dry
乾淨	gānjìng	Other	to be clean
亂	luàn	Other	to be messy
了不起	liăobùqĭ	Other
了解/瞭解	liăojiě	Other
交	jiāo	Other	hand over, deliver
交友	jiāoyŏu	Other
交流	jiāoliú	Other
亮	liàng	Other
亮	liàng	Other	to be sunny, to be bright
介紹	jièshào	Other	to introduce, to suggest
仔細	zĭxì	Other
付	fù	Other
付出	fùchū	Other
代替	dàitì	Other
代表	dàibiǎo	Other	,個\|个[ge4],名[ming2]/to represent/to stand for/on behalf of/in the name of
令	lìng	Other
以為	yĭwéi	Other

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