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
剩	shèng	Other
剩下	shèngxià	Other
剪	jiăn	Other
創造	chuàngzào	Other
加	jiā	Other	to add to
加上	jiāshàng	Other
加入	jiārù	Other
加強	jiāqiáng	Other
加油	jiāyóu	Other
加班	jiābān	Other	to work overtime
助	zhù	Other
努力	nǔlì	Other	make great effort, try hard
勇敢	yŏnggăn	Other
動	dòng	Other	to move; to be moved
包	bāo	Other	,隻\|只[zhi1]
包含	bāohán	Other
包括	bāokuò	Other
升	shēng	Other
協助	xiézhù	Other
危險	wéixiǎn	Other	danger/ to be dangerous, perilous
厚	hòu	Other
原諒	yuánliàng	Other
厲害	lìhài	Other
去	qù	verb	to go
去	qù	Verb	to go

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