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
遊戲	yóuxì	Other	/to play
運動	yùndòng	Other	to move/to exercise/sports/exercise/motion/movement/campaign/CL:場\|场[chang3]
過	guò	Other	to cross/to go over/to pass (time)/to celebrate (a holiday)/to live/to get along/excessively/too-
過來	guòlái	Other	come over/ up, come here
過去	guòqù	Other	(in the) past
過年	guònián	Other	to celebrate the Chinese New Year
過日子	guòrìzi	Other
道歉	dàoqiàn	Other	to apologize
達成	dáchéng	Other
遠	yuǎn	Other	to be far from
適合	shìhé	Other
適應	shìyìng	Other
遲到	chídào	Other	to be late/ arrive late
選	xuăn	Other
選擇	xuǎnzé	Other	to select
避免	bìmiăn	Other
邀請	yāoqĭng	Other
還	huán	Other	to pay back/to return
配	pèi	Other
配合	pèihé	Other
酸	suān	Other	to be sour
醉	zuì	Other
醒	xĭng	Other
醒來	xĭnglái	Other
醜	chŏu	Other

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