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
領導	lĭngdăo	Other
頭痛	tóutòng	Other
願意	yuànyì	Other	be willing, want to, like to
顧	gù	Other
飛	fēi	Other	to fly
飽	băo	Other
飽	bǎo	Other	to be full (after eating )
養	yăng	Other
餓	è	Other	to be hungry
香	xiāng	Other	to be scented, to be fragrant
騎	qí	Other	to ride; to drive (a bicycle, motor cycle, horse, etc.)
驕傲	jiāoào	Other
驚訝	jīngyà	Other
髒	zāng	Other	to be dirty
體會	tĭhuì	Other
體貼	tĭtiē	Other
高	gāo	Other	to be tall, to be high
高級	gāojí	Other
高興	gāoxìng	Other	to be happy
高速	gāosù	Other	)
鹹	xián	Other
點	diǎn	Other	/dot stroke in Chinese characters/classifier for items
點菜	diǎncài	Other	to order food

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