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
聞	wén	Other
聰明	cōngmíng	Other	to be intelligent
聽	tīng	verb	to listen, to hear
聽	tīng	verb	to listen, hear
聽	tīng	Other	to listen
聽見	tīngjiàn	Other	to hear
聽說	tīngshuō	Other	hear, hear it said
肯	kěn	Other
肯定	kěndìng	Other
胖	pàng	Other	to be fat
能	néng	Other	can/to be able to/might possibly/ability/(physics) energy
能夠	nénggòu	Other
脫	tuō	Other
腐敗	fŭbài	Other
自動	zìdòng	Other
自在	zìzài	Other
自殺	zìshā	Other
自然	zìrán	Other
臭	chòu	Other
興奮	xīngfèn	Other
舉	jŭ	Other
舉手	jǔshǒu	Other	to raise a hand/to put up one's hand (as signal)
舉行	jŭxíng	Other
舉辦	jŭbàn	Other
舊	jiù	Other	to be old, to be used

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