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
是	shì	verb	to be
是	shì	Verb	to be (am, is, are)
晒	shài	Other
晚安	wǎnān	Other	good night
普遍	pŭbiàn	Other
晴	qíng	Other	clear/fine (weather)
暖和	nuǎnhuo	Other	to be warm
會	huì	Other	can, be able to, be good at, be skillful in
有	yǒu	verb	to have
有	yǒu	Verb	to have, to possess
有	yǒu	Other	to have; there is, there are
有名	yŏumíng	Other
有意思	yǒuyìsi	Other	to be interesting
有意思(˙ㄙ)	yŏuyìsi	Other
有效	yŏuxiào	Other
有用	yǒuyòng	Other	to be useful
有空(兒)	yǒukòng(ér)	Other	to have free time, to be free
有空/有空兒	yŏukòng/yŏukòngr	Other
有趣	yǒuqù	Other	interesting, fascinating, amusing
有錢	yŏuqián	Other
服務	fúwù	Other
查	chá	Other
根	gēn	Other	/radical (chemistry)
棒	bàng	Other
棒	bàng	Other	good; fine; excellent, great!

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