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
穿	chuān	Other	to wear, to put on
窮	qióng	Other
站	zhàn	verb	to stand
笑	xiào	Other	to smile, to laugh, to laugh at
符合	fúhé	Other
笨	bèn	Other
等	děng	Other	to wait
等	děng	verb	to wait
等待	děngdài	Other
答	dá	Other
答應	dāyìng	Other
算	suàn	Other	to calculate
算了	suànle	Other
管	guăn	Other
管理	guănlĭ	Other
簡單	jiǎndān	Other	to be simple, uncomplicated
簽名	qiānmíng	Other	to sign (one's name with a pen etc)/to autograph/signature
糊塗	hútú	Other
紀念	jìniàn	Other	to commemorate
約	yuē	Other	make an appointment
約會	yuēhuì	Other	,個\|个[ge4]/to arrange to meet
累	lèi	Other	to be tired
細	xì	Other
細心	xìxīn	Other
結	jié	Other

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