The Most Common Traditional Chinese Characters
Traditional characters ranked 4,401–4,500 by frequency. Continue from where the previous page left off.
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- 98.6%
cumulative share of the COCT corpus covered by its most frequent characters
Traditional characters, ranks 4,401–4,500
4,808 characters · page 45 of 49- #4,401叟ㄙㄡˇOld man; elder; a respectful term of address for an old gentleman.
- #4,402霑ㄓㄢTo moisten or soak; to be moistened or soaked; to receive favors or benefits.
- #4,403閭ㄌㄩˊGate of a village or alley; generally refers to a gate; also a surname.
- #4,404霏ㄈㄟDescribes falling snow or rain; also describes clouds flying or drifting; can mean to flutter or float; also refers to clouds or mist.
- #4,405懣ㄇㄣˋFeeling stifled or depressed; resentful; sorrowful or sad; sick at heart.
- #4,406舨ㄅㄢˇA small boat; a sampan; a type of small, flat-bottomed Chinese junk.
- #4,407聿ㄩˋWriting brush; archaic introductory particle used at the beginning or middle of a sentence with no specific meaning; a surname; one of the 214 radicals.
- #4,408梔ㄓGardenia; cape jasmine; a plant name; also used for dyeing or coloring.
- #4,409証ㄓㄥˋTo prove or confirm; evidence or proof; variant of 證; to admonish or correct.TOCFL Level 3
- #4,410驪ㄌㄧˊA pure black horse; a good horse; a legendary black dragon; also used adverbially to mean side-by-side or abreast.
- #4,411甌ㄡA pottery bowl or drinking vessel; an old name for Wenzhou City in Zhejiang province.
- #4,412啣ㄒㄧㄢˊTo hold something in the mouth; to harbor or cherish feelings in one's heart.
- #4,413瑛ㄧㄥA translucent stone similar to jade; the luster or brilliance of jade or a gem.
- #4,414瞟ㄆㄧㄠˇTo cast a sideways glance; to look askance; to glare at.
- #4,415靼ㄉㄚˊSoftened leather; refers to the Tatars people.
- #4,416鐳ㄌㄟˊRadium, a chemical element (Ra); a radioactive alkaline earth metal used in medicine, especially for cancer treatment.
- #4,417佻ㄊㄧㄠFrivolous; not serious; unsteady; to delay; to steal or pilfer.
- #4,418婀ㄜGraceful; willowy; beautiful; often used in the word 婀娜 (ē nuó) to describe a woman's graceful bearing.
- #4,419葩ㄆㄚA flower's corolla; a flower; ornate; splendid.
- #4,420磬ㄑㄧㄥˋAn ancient percussion instrument made of stone or jade pieces hung in a row; also a hollow bronze percussion instrument used in Buddhist ceremonies.
- #4,421淙ㄘㄨㄥˊThe sound of flowing water; the sound of musical instruments; describes the appearance of flowing water.
- #4,422豉ㄔˇSalted fermented soybeans, a common ingredient in Chinese cooking; also refers to a type of small water insect.
- #4,423疝ㄕㄢˋhernia; rupture; a medical condition involving an organ protruding through the wall of the cavity containing it.
- #4,424殮ㄌㄧㄢˋTo prepare a dead body for burial; to dress a corpse for the coffin.
- #4,425襖ㄠˇA lined coat or jacket; a short outer garment worn for warmth.
- #4,426莠ㄧㄡˇWeeds, specifically foxtail grass; bad or evil; undesirable people or things.
- #4,427輊ㄓˋThe lower or rear part of a chariot or cart; low; short.
- #4,428駟ㄙˋA team of four horses; a chariot drawn by four horses; sometimes used to refer to horses in general; also a surname.
- #4,429蓓ㄅㄟˋA flower bud; used in the compound 蓓蕾 (bèilěi) meaning 'flower bud'.
- #4,430昀ㄩㄣˊSunlight; used in personal names.
- #4,431戡ㄎㄢTo suppress or quell; to overcome or conquer; to kill or put an end to.
- #4,432汨ㄇㄧˋName of a river in China; to sink; to submerge.
- #4,433鏖ㄠˊTo fight fiercely with heavy casualties; to struggle bitterly; to make a lot of noise or clamor.
- #4,434愎ㄅㄧˋObstinate; stubborn; willful; perverse; headstrong; refusing to yield.
- #4,435跎ㄊㄨㄛˊto stumble; to slip; to falter; to waste time; to vacillate
- #4,436蹉ㄘㄨㄛTo slip; to miss an opportunity; to make a mistake or error; to misstep; to tread or step on.
- #4,437睥ㄅㄧˋTo look askance or glare at; used in the compound 睥睨 (bì nì), meaning to look sideways with disdain.
- #4,438蠹ㄉㄨˋAn insect that eats into books or clothes; moth-eaten; a person who corrupts or wastes resources; to bore into or corrode.
- #4,439囈ㄧˋTo talk in one's sleep; somniloquy.
- #4,440徇ㄒㄩㄣˊTo comply with or follow; to seek or pursue; to display publicly; to sacrifice one's life for a cause.
- #4,441珮ㄆㄟˋA jade ornament worn on the girdle; a pendant or charm made of jade.
- #4,442仄ㄗㄜˋTo tilt; narrow; uneasy; oblique tones in Chinese poetry; a classifier for rooms or buildings.
- #4,443噙ㄑㄧㄣˊTo hold something in the mouth; to bite down; to contain or hold within.
- #4,444齪ㄔㄨㄛˋNarrow, small; dirty; cautious, careful; used in the compound 齷齪 (wo4 chuo4) meaning dirty or disgusting.
- #4,445齷ㄨㄛˋDirty; narrow; small-minded; used in the compound 齷齪 (wòchò) meaning dirty or mean or petty.
- #4,446愾ㄎㄞˋAnger; wrath; hatred; enmity; to sigh deeply.
- #4,447氤ㄧㄣHanging fog; misty; used in the compound 氤氳 (yīnyūn) to describe a dense, misty atmosphere.
- #4,448臾ㄩˊA moment or short while; a surname.
- #4,449搽ㄔㄚˊTo apply or smear substances like ointment or powder; to paint on; to rub or wipe.
- #4,450摑ㄍㄨㄛˊTo slap someone's face with an open hand; to box someone's ears.
- #4,451俳ㄆㄞˊA performer in a variety show; a comedian; insincere or not serious; a type of literary style emphasizing rhythm and parallelism.
- #4,452衢ㄑㄩˊA wide street or thoroughfare; an intersection of roads; also used as a surname.
- #4,453齜ㄗTo bare one's teeth; to show teeth; projecting teeth; crooked teeth; the appearance of opening the mouth and showing teeth.
- #4,454宸ㄔㄣˊImperial palace or apartments; refers to the emperor's residence; also used to refer to the emperor himself.
- #4,455并ㄅㄧㄥTo combine or merge; also used as an adverb meaning together or simultaneously; can strengthen a negative statement; short name for Taiyuan.
- #4,456璣ㄐㄧAn irregular or baroque pearl; part of an ancient astronomical instrument; the third star of the Big Dipper.
- #4,457楹ㄧㄥˊA pillar or column, especially one in front of a hall; also used as a measure word for houses in ancient times.
- #4,458纓ㄧㄥA tassel; a ribbon or strap, especially one used as a chin strap or for decoration; the leaves and stems of certain plants like radishes.
- #4,459顰ㄆㄧㄣˊTo frown; to knit one's brows; a worried or unhappy expression caused by frowning.
- #4,460輦ㄋㄧㄢˇAn imperial carriage pulled by people; to transport by carriage; a capital city; to ride in a carriage.
- #4,461佾ㄧˋA row or file of dancers performing ancient ritual music and dance; the number of dancers indicated social rank.
- #4,462櫓ㄌㄨˇA scull or oar used to propel a boat; a watchtower on a city wall for defense; an ancient weapon like a large shield or halberd.
- #4,463氦ㄏㄞˋHelium; a chemical element (He) that is a colorless, odorless gas, lighter than hydrogen, used in balloons and lighting.
- #4,464讖ㄔㄣˋProphecy; omen; a prediction of future events, especially calamities or good fortune; a sign or portent.
- #4,465氳ㄩㄣUsed in the word 氤氳 (yīnyūn) to describe mist or vapor; also refers to the life-giving influences of nature or a spirit of harmony.
- #4,466罟ㄍㄨˇA net or snare for catching fish or birds; to catch with a net; to implicate or involve.
- #4,467疽ㄐㄩA poisonous ulcer or abscess; carbuncle; gangrene; a festering sore.
- #4,468臃ㄩㄥSwollen; bloated; fat; a swelling; tumor; hypertrophy; often used in compounds like 臃腫 (yōngzhǒng) meaning swollen or bloated.
- #4,469羿ㄧˋA surname; the name of a legendary archer from ancient China, known for his archery skills.
- #4,470錳ㄇㄥˇManganese; a chemical element (Mn) that is a brittle, hard, grey metal used in alloys like manganese steel.
- #4,471瓠ㄏㄨˋA type of gourd, specifically the bottle gourd or calabash; also a surname.
- #4,472靨ㄧㄝˋA dimple; a small hollow in the cheek or chin, often appearing when smiling.
- #4,473佝ㄎㄡˋBent or stooped; used in compound words for hunchbacked or rickety conditions; Taiwan pronunciation [kou4] also used in specific terms.
- #4,474叵ㄆㄛˇA function word; contraction of "cannot"; thereupon; hence; therefore; indicating cause.
- #4,475唳ㄌㄧˋThe cry of a bird, especially a crane or wild goose; to make a high-pitched sound.
- #4,476朮ㄓㄨˊVariant of 術; skill; art; method; trick; device; also used in the name of a medicinal herb (白朮).
- #4,477褂ㄍㄨㄚˋA type of traditional Chinese jacket or gown; an outer garment; a coat.
- #4,478襠ㄉㄤThe crotch or seat of a pair of trousers; the part where the two legs of pants join.
- #4,479肄ㄧˋTo learn or study; to practice; toil or hard work; a tender branch; descendant or posterity.
- #4,480渚ㄓㄨˇA small islet or sandbank; the bank or shore of a body of water.
- #4,481蜃ㄕㄣˋA giant clam; a mythical clam-monster that creates mirages by breathing out vapor; also refers to water spouts.
- #4,482蚩ㄔA type of worm; ignorant or foolish; to laugh at; to bully; ugly; a surname.
- #4,483尸ㄕcorpse; a person representing the deceased in ancient rituals; to preside over; a surname.
- #4,484釧ㄔㄨㄢˋAn armlet or bracelet worn on the arm or wrist; also a surname.
- #4,485鵠ㄏㄨˊSwan; the center or bull's eye of an archery target; a goal or objective.
- #4,486鱔ㄕㄢˋA yellow eel; a type of fish resembling an eel, often reddish-brown with a yellow belly, found in freshwater and edible.
- #4,487赧ㄋㄢˇTo blush with shame; to turn red from embarrassment or shyness.
- #4,488媾ㄍㄡˋTo marry; to have sexual intercourse; to negotiate peace or reach an agreement.
- #4,489馥ㄈㄨˋFragrance; scent; aroma; a rich and strong smell; to emit a scent.
- #4,490倨ㄐㄩˋArrogant; haughty; rude; to squat or sit in a hunched position.
- #4,491黍ㄕㄨˇBroomcorn millet or glutinous millet; a type of grain; also a radical in Chinese dictionaries.
- #4,492硼ㄆㄥˊBoron; a chemical element (symbol B) that is a nonmetal solid element used as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors and in catalysts, ceramics, and alloys.
- #4,493躉ㄉㄨㄣˇTo buy or sell in large quantities; wholesale; in bulk; a large quantity.
- #4,494荏ㄖㄣˇBeefsteak plant; soft or weak; pliable; herb; a type of bean.
- #4,495歟ㄩˊA final particle used in classical Chinese to express doubt, surprise, or admiration; similar to the modern particles 嗎, 呢, or 啊.
- #4,496萼ㄜˋThe calyx, the outermost whorl of floral leaves protecting the bud; sometimes used to mean a younger brother.
- #4,497紕ㄆㄧError or carelessness; spoiled silk or fabric where threads are loose; a decorative border on clothing or banners; to embroider a border.
- #4,498祚ㄗㄨㄛˋThe throne; blessing or good fortune; also, a term for years or age; can also mean to bless or reward.
- #4,499砭ㄅㄧㄢAncient stone needle used for medical treatment; to pierce or sting; to criticize or admonish.
- #4,500鰥ㄍㄨㄢA widower; an old man who is unmarried or has lost his wife; a bachelor.
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.