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
樂	lè	Other
樂觀	lèguān	Other
檢查	jiănchá	Other
欣賞	xīnshăng	Other
欺負	qīfù	Other
歡迎	huānyíng	Other	to welcome/welcome
正常	zhèngcháng	Other
正式	zhèngshì	Other
正確	zhèngquè	Other
死	sĭ	Other
殺	shā	Other
比	bǐ	Other	in some compounds derived from Classical Chinese)
比方說	bĭfāngshūo	Other
比賽	bǐsài	Other	,次[ci4]/to compete
求	qiú	Other
汙染	wūrăn	Other
決定	juédìng	Other	to decide
沒	méi	Other	(negative prefix for verbs) have not
沒什麼	méishénme	Other
沒問題	méiwèntí	Other	no problem
沒有	méiyǒu	Other	did not, have not
沒關係	méiguānxì	Other	no problem, never mind, it doesn' t matter
沒關係(˙ㄒㄧ)	méiguānxi	Other
泡	pào	Other
注意	zhùyì	Other	to pay attention to, to take notice of

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