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
重	zhòng	Other
重要	zhòngyào	Other	to be important, to be vital
重視	zhòngshì	Other
野餐	yěcān	Other
錄	lù	Other
錄取	lùqŭ	Other
錄音	lùyīn	Other	to record (sound)/sound recording
錯	cuò	Other	to be wrong/ mistake
鎖	suǒ	Other	to lock
長	cháng	Other
長大	zhăngdà	Other
開	kāi	verb	to open
開	kāi	Other	to drive, to open, to turn on
開始	kāishǐ	verb	to start, to begin
開學	kāixué	Other	start school, begin term
開心	kāixīn	Other	feel happy, rejoice
開放	kāifàng	Other
開會	kāihuì	Other	to hold a meeting/to attend a meeting
開朗	kāilăng	Other
開玩笑	kāi wánxiào	Other	to play a joke/to make fun of/to joke
開花	kāihuā	Other	to bloom
開車	kāichē	Other	to drive a car
閱讀	yuèdú	Other
關	guān	Other	to close; to turn off
關	guān	verb	to close

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