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
真實	zhēnshí	Other
真心	zhēnxīn	Other
睡	shuì	Other	to sleep
睡著	shuìzháo	Other
睡覺	shuìjiào	verb	to sleep
睡覺	shuìjiào	Other	to sleep
知	zhī	Other
知道	zhīdào	Verb	to know (a fact)
知道	zhī dào	Other	to know
短	duǎn	Other	to be short
矮	ǎi	Other	short (of stature ), low
研究	yánjiù	Other	research/a study/CL:項\|项[xiang4]/to research/to look into
破	pò	Other	to be broken
破壞	pòhuài	Other
碰	pèng	Other
碰上	pèngshàng	Other
碰到	pèngdào	Other
確定	quèdìng	Other
確認	quèrèn	Other
祝	zhù	Other	to wish (someone good health, good luck, etc.)to offer good wishes
租	zū	Other
積極	jījí	Other
穩定	wěndìng	Other
空	kōng	Other
穿	chuān	verb	to wear, to put on (clothing)

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