The Most Common Traditional Chinese Characters
Traditional characters ranked 3,001–3,100 by frequency. Continue from where the previous page left off.
- top 100
- 39.0%
- top 1,000
- 89.1%
- top 2,500
- 98.6%
cumulative share of the COCT corpus covered by its most frequent characters
Traditional characters, ranks 3,001–3,100
4,974 characters · page 31 of 50- #3,001杰ㄐㄧㄝˊOutstanding person; hero; prominent; distinguished; heroic.
- #3,002岐ㄑㄧˊA surname; a fork or branching in a road; a branch or division; also used in place names.
- #3,003糙ㄘㄠRough; coarse in texture; unpolished (like rice); not fine or delicate; also used for careless or hasty.
- #3,004剔ㄊㄧTo scrape meat from bones; to pick at teeth or food; to weed out or select; to pick out flaws or unsuitable items.
- #3,005吩ㄈㄣTo order or command; to instruct someone to do something; used in the word 吩咐 (fēnfù).
- #3,006醃ㄧㄢTo salt; to pickle; to cure meat or fish by salting or pickling; to marinate food in seasonings.
- #3,007棘ㄐㄧˊThorns or brambles; a jujube tree, especially one with thorns; a type of ancient weapon; a surname.
- #3,008曙ㄕㄨˋDaybreak; dawn; the light of the rising sun; pertaining to dawn.
- #3,009毋ㄨˊA function word meaning no or not; do not; don't; to not have; nobody; also a surname.
- #3,010悼ㄉㄠˋTo mourn or lament deeply; to grieve over someone's death; to pity or feel regret; to fear or be afraid.
- #3,011粵ㄩㄝˋCantonese; short name for Guangdong province; initial sentence-starting particle with no meaning.
- #3,012墮ㄉㄨㄛˋto fall; to sink; to degenerate; to ruin or destroy; to neglect or be negligent
- #3,013弗ㄈㄨˊNot; used in transliteration; to avert disaster and seek blessings.
- #3,014攸ㄧㄡAdverbial prefix indicating a distant or far place; a particle placed before a verb to indicate connection, similar to 'suǒ'; can also indicate a place or location.
- #3,015陡ㄉㄡˇSteep or precipitous; abrupt or sudden; closely or strictly.TOCFL Level 5
- #3,016燉ㄉㄨㄣˋTo stew food slowly over low heat; to boil food in a covered pot or jar; a strong fire.
- #3,017搗ㄉㄠˇTo pound or beat something; to hull grain; to attack or assault; to disturb or disrupt; to damage or destroy.
- #3,018刃ㄖㄣˋThe sharp edge of a blade or knife; a cutting edge; to kill or murder.
- #3,019萃ㄘㄨㄟˋTo gather or collect; dense or thick; grassy and flourishing; to rest or stop; weary or haggard.
- #3,020嘎ㄍㄚA short, loud sound; a cackling sound; describes something ill-tempered or mischievous.
- #3,021臀ㄊㄨㄣˊButtocks; hips; rump; the rear part of the body; also used for the bottom of an object.
- #3,022麟ㄌㄧㄣˊFemale of the mythical Chinese unicorn (qilin); a surname; a chapter title in the Book of Songs; a large male deer.
- #3,023滬ㄏㄨˋShort name for Shanghai; ancient bamboo fish weir.
- #3,024踴ㄩㄥˇTo leap or jump; to surge or rise rapidly, especially referring to prices or inflation.
- #3,025摯ㄓˋSincere, heartfelt; surname; archaic gift upon first meeting; fierce, cruel.
- #3,026蠅ㄧㄥˊA fly, a common insect known for its rapid reproduction and ability to spread disease; used as a classifier for flies.
- #3,027椰ㄧㄝˊCoconut palm tree; the fruit of the coconut palm; used in compounds related to coconuts.
- #3,028斧ㄈㄨˇA tool for chopping or hewing; a hatchet or axe; also used as a weapon or instrument of punishment in ancient times; to chop or hew with such a tool.TOCFL Level 5
- #3,029叩ㄎㄡˋTo knock or strike; to bump or touch; to ask or inquire; to kowtow or bow the head; to pull or hold.
- #3,030慷ㄎㄤGenerous; magnanimous; ardent; used in the word 慷慨 (kāngkǎi), meaning generous or vehement.
- #3,031蹄ㄊㄧˊHoof; the horny part of an animal's foot; pig's trotters; archaic trap for catching animals; to kick.
- #3,032絞ㄐㄧㄠˇTo twist strands into thread; to wring; to entangle; to hang by the neck; to turn or wind; a type of execution by hanging.
- #3,033儕ㄔㄞˊa companion; a peer; a person of the same kind; (archaic) to match; to pair up as spouses.
- #3,034咧ㄌㄧㄝˇTo draw back the corners of the mouth; to grin or grimace; a final particle similar to 'la' or 'na'.
- #3,035鈣ㄍㄞˋCalcium; a chemical element (Ca) that is an alkaline earth metal, essential for bones and teeth.TOCFL Level 5
- #3,036恤ㄒㄩˋTo sympathize; to feel anxious or worried; to give relief or aid; a surname.
- #3,037愣ㄌㄥˋTo stare blankly; to be in a daze or distracted; to be stunned; unexpectedly; rashly.
- #3,038筷ㄎㄨㄞˋChopsticks; a pair of eating utensils used for picking up food.TOCFL Novice 2
- #3,039軒ㄒㄩㄢA carriage, especially a curtained one for nobility; a high or tall structure; a pavilion with a view; also a surname.
- #3,040侃ㄎㄢˇTo chat cheerfully; to talk smoothly and fluently; upright and honest; amiable.
- #3,041釁ㄒㄧㄣˋTo smear with blood in sacrifice; a rift or quarrel; a bad omen; to stir or move.
- #3,042腥ㄒㄧㄥFishy smell; rank or strong-smelling; raw meat; foul or disgusting
- #3,043槓ㄍㄤˋA thick pole or bar; a gymnastic apparatus; a line used for marking or deleting; to sharpen a blade; to argue or dispute with others dispute.
- #3,044嘟ㄉㄨTo make a beeping or honking sound; to pout; the sound of a horn or engine.
- #3,045滷ㄌㄨˇto braise in soy-based broth; a cooking method using soy sauce, spices, and water to stew food until flavorful
- #3,046溉ㄍㄞˋTo irrigate; to pour water onto; to wash.
- #3,047箏ㄓㄥA Chinese plucked string instrument; a kite.
- #3,048耿ㄍㄥˇA surname; bright or brilliant; upright and honest; to shine; sad or sorrowful.
- #3,049遏ㄜˋTo restrain; to check; to hold back; to suppress; to stop; to curb; to prevent; to damage; a surname.
- #3,050靡ㄇㄧˇTo go with fashion; extravagant; to waste; not; without; to fall with the trend; beautiful; fine; delicate.
- #3,051噓ㄒㄩTo exhale slowly; to sigh or lament; to praise or flatter; to greet; to be smoked or scorched; a hushed sound or warning.
- #3,052吶ㄋㄚˋTo shout or yell; to stammer or speak haltingly; a battle cry; a sentence-final particle.
- #3,053鋁ㄌㄩˇAluminum; a light, silver-white, ductile metal used in alloys for aircraft, vehicles, and everyday items like foil and cookware.TOCFL Level 5
- #3,054篤ㄉㄨˇSincere; genuine; deep; true; (of an illness) serious; very; extremely.
- #3,055窟ㄎㄨA cave or hole; a dwelling or lair; a place where people or things gather or are mixed together.
- #3,056隋ㄙㄨㄟˊThe Sui dynasty (581–617 AD); a Chinese surname.
- #3,057嗽ㄙㄡˋTo cough; to clear the throat; to gargle or rinse the mouth with water.
- #3,058戳ㄔㄨㄛTo poke or stab with a sharp object; to stand something upright; a stamp or seal.
- #3,059鄙ㄅㄧˇTo despise or scorn; low or base; rustic; a self-deprecating term for oneself or one's place.
- #3,060駝ㄊㄨㄛˊCamel; hump or hunchbacked; to carry on the back; to bear.
- #3,061庶ㄕㄨˋOrdinary; numerous; pertaining to a concubine's child or wife; commoner (ancient); nearly; similar.
- #3,062鏽ㄒㄧㄡˋTo rust or become corroded; the process of oxidation on metal surfaces; to be respectful or reverent.
- #3,063抉ㄐㄩㄝˊTo pick out or select; to gouge or pluck out; to pierce or stab; to reveal or expose.
- #3,064鋸ㄐㄩˋA saw, a tool with teeth for cutting wood or metal; to cut with a saw; to mend pottery with a special tool.
- #3,065璋ㄓㄤA jade artifact or ornament; a jade tablet used in ancient ceremonies; a jade plaything given to male infants.
- #3,066僻ㄆㄧˋRemote; out of the way; secluded; eccentric; strange; unorthodox; evil; wicked.
- #3,067饗ㄒㄧㄤˇto host a banquet; to entertain guests with a feast; to enjoy or partake of something; a sacrificial rite or offering.
- #3,068壟ㄌㄨㄥˇA ridge of soil in a field for planting crops; a grave mound; a boundary ridge between fields.
- #3,069瀾ㄌㄢˊLarge waves; ripples on water; rice-washing water; overflowing water.
- #3,070棧ㄓㄢˋA pen for livestock; a wooden structure or walkway; a warehouse or inn; a surname.
- #3,071霄ㄒㄧㄠThe sky or firmament; clouds or mist in the high sky; night; a surname.
- #3,072薛ㄒㄩㄝA surname; a vassal state during the Zhou Dynasty; a type of marsh grass.
- #3,073磅ㄅㄤˋA scale or balance for weighing; to weigh something on a scale; a pound (unit of weight); a point (printing type size); (Taiwan) ream weight for paper.TOCFL Level 4
- #3,074潢ㄏㄨㄤˊA pond or lake; to dye paper; to mount scrolls or decorate rooms.
- #3,075瞥ㄆㄧㄝto glance quickly; to catch a brief glimpse; to appear suddenly; a quick look
- #3,076譏ㄐㄧTo ridicule or mock someone; to criticize sharply; to question or examine closely.
- #3,077蔗ㄓㄜˋSugar cane; often used as a shortened form of 甘蔗 (gānzhè).
- #3,078鞠ㄐㄩˊA surname; a leather ball used in ancient sports; to bend or bow; to raise or nourish; to interrogate; chrysanthemum (Taiwan usage).
- #3,079曖ㄞˋDim; obscure; unclear; vague; dubious; clandestine; not bright; not open.
- #3,080膳ㄕㄢˋMeals; provisions or food prepared for eating; to prepare or offer food; to present a meal to someone.
- #3,081豁ㄏㄨㄛˋTo open up or clear; to exempt or remit; to crack or slit; to sacrifice or stake all; to play a finger-guessing game; a wide mountain valley.
- #3,082瀏ㄌㄧㄡˊClear; bright; deep (of water); swift (of wind or water); whistling.
- #3,083汲ㄐㄧˊTo draw water from a well; to absorb; a surname.
- #3,084丑ㄔㄡˇugly; shameful; disgraceful; clown; comedian; traditional Chinese opera role; second of the twelve earthly branches; surname Chou
- #3,085爍ㄕㄨㄛˋTo shine brightly; luminous; to glitter or sparkle; to melt or fuse; to burn or scorch; hot or scorching.
- #3,086翹ㄑㄧㄠˋTo raise or lift up; outstanding; to stick up or tilt; to run away or sneak off.TOCFL Level 5
- #3,087瀰ㄇㄧˊOverflowing or brimming with liquid; full of water; to fill up.
- #3,088驢ㄌㄩˊDonkey; an ass; also used figuratively to mean clumsy or foolish.TOCFL Level 5
- #3,089挹ㄧˋto bale out; to decant liquids; to draw or scoop liquid; to pull or draw back; to yield or give way; to praise or commend.
- #3,090靴ㄒㄩㄝBoots; footwear that covers the foot and extends up the leg.TOCFL Level 4
- #3,091咎ㄐㄧㄡˋfault; blame; to punish; calamity; misfortune; error; mistake; a surname; a large drum.
- #3,092札ㄓㄚˊA thin piece of wood used for writing in ancient times; a letter or note; a kind of official document; a plague; armor plates.
- #3,093兢ㄐㄧㄥTo be fearful; apprehensive; cautious; wary; careful.
- #3,094疵ㄘA flaw or blemish; a defect or fault; to criticize or find fault with someone.
- #3,095寇ㄎㄡˋbandit; enemy; to invade; to plunder; a surname
- #3,096帖ㄊㄧㄝˇTo paste or stick something; to obey or submit; appropriate or suitable; an invitation or notice; a rubbing from an inscription.
- #3,097閥ㄈㄚˊA powerful family or group; a clique; a person or family with influence; a valve (loanword).
- #3,098樟ㄓㄤCamphor tree; camphor laurel; a type of evergreen tree whose wood and leaves are aromatic and yield camphor; its wood is used for construction and carving.
- #3,099鉤ㄍㄡA hook or curved object for catching or hanging; to hook; to sew or crochet; a check mark; a type of ancient weapon; a curved writing stroke.
- #3,100朽ㄒㄧㄡˇRotten; decayed; to rot or decay; worn out; ruined; to wear away or perish.
Frequency is derived from the COCT 通用詞頻表, a traditional-script word-frequency corpus published by Taiwan's National Academy for Educational Research. The inventory is the Ministry of Education's 常用國字標準字體表 (4,808 characters). The same ranking is available as JSON for tutors and apps via the HanziDB API.