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
結婚	jiéhūn	Other	to marry, to get married
結束	jiéshù	Other
給	gěi	Verb	to give
經	jīng	Other
經過	jīngguò	Other	to pass by, to pass through
經驗	jīngyàn	Other	experience/to experience
維持	wéichí	Other
緊	jĭn	Other
緊張	jǐnzhāng	Other	to be nervous, to be tense
練	liàn	Other
練習	liànxí	Other	to practice, to drill/ practice, exercise
繼續	jìxù	Other
罵	mà	Other
美	měi	Other	to be beautiful
美好	měihăo	Other
美麗	měilì	Other	beautiful
翻譯/翻/譯	fānyì/fān/yì	Other
老	lǎo	Other	old, aged
老實	lăoshí	Other
考	kăo	Other
考試	kǎoshì	Other	to take an exam/exam/CL:次[ci4]
聊	liáo	Other
聊天(兒)	liáotiān(ér)	Other	to chat/ chatting
聊天/聊天兒	liáotiān/liáotiānr	Other	to chat/to gossip
聚	jù	Other

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