The Most Common Traditional Chinese Characters
Traditional characters ranked 4,601–4,700 by frequency. Continue from where the previous page left off.
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- 89.1%
- top 2,500
- 98.6%
cumulative share of the COCT corpus covered by its most frequent characters
Traditional characters, ranks 4,601–4,700
4,974 characters · page 47 of 50- #4,601蹉ㄘㄨㄛTo slip; to miss an opportunity; to make a mistake or error; to misstep; to tread or step on.
- #4,602睥ㄅㄧˋTo look askance or glare at; used in the compound 睥睨 (bì nì), meaning to look sideways with disdain.
- #4,603蠹ㄉㄨˋAn insect that eats into books or clothes; moth-eaten; a person who corrupts or wastes resources; to bore into or corrode.
- #4,604囈ㄧˋTo talk in one's sleep; somniloquy.
- #4,605徇ㄒㄩㄣˊTo comply with or follow; to seek or pursue; to display publicly; to sacrifice one's life for a cause.
- #4,606珮ㄆㄟˋA jade ornament worn on the girdle; a pendant or charm made of jade.
- #4,607仄ㄗㄜˋTo tilt; narrow; uneasy; oblique tones in Chinese poetry; a classifier for rooms or buildings.
- #4,608噙ㄑㄧㄣˊTo hold something in the mouth; to bite down; to contain or hold within.
- #4,609齪ㄔㄨㄛˋNarrow, small; dirty; cautious, careful; used in the compound 齷齪 (wo4 chuo4) meaning dirty or disgusting.
- #4,610齷ㄨㄛˋDirty; narrow; small-minded; used in the compound 齷齪 (wòchò) meaning dirty or mean or petty.
- #4,611愾ㄎㄞˋAnger; wrath; hatred; enmity; to sigh deeply.
- #4,612氤ㄧㄣHanging fog; misty; used in the compound 氤氳 (yīnyūn) to describe a dense, misty atmosphere.
- #4,613臾ㄩˊA moment or short while; a surname.
- #4,614搽ㄔㄚˊTo apply or smear substances like ointment or powder; to paint on; to rub or wipe.
- #4,615摑ㄍㄨㄛˊTo slap someone's face with an open hand; to box someone's ears.
- #4,616俳ㄆㄞˊA performer in a variety show; a comedian; insincere or not serious; a type of literary style emphasizing rhythm and parallelism.
- #4,617衢ㄑㄩˊA wide street or thoroughfare; an intersection of roads; also used as a surname.
- #4,618齜ㄗTo bare one's teeth; to show teeth; projecting teeth; crooked teeth; the appearance of opening the mouth and showing teeth.
- #4,619宸ㄔㄣˊImperial palace or apartments; refers to the emperor's residence; also used to refer to the emperor himself.
- #4,620并ㄅㄧㄥTo combine or merge; also used as an adverb meaning together or simultaneously; can strengthen a negative statement; short name for Taiyuan.
- #4,621璣ㄐㄧAn irregular or baroque pearl; part of an ancient astronomical instrument; the third star of the Big Dipper.
- #4,622楹ㄧㄥˊA pillar or column, especially one in front of a hall; also used as a measure word for houses in ancient times.
- #4,623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.
- #4,624顰ㄆㄧㄣˊTo frown; to knit one's brows; a worried or unhappy expression caused by frowning.
- #4,625輦ㄋㄧㄢˇAn imperial carriage pulled by people; to transport by carriage; a capital city; to ride in a carriage.
- #4,626佾ㄧˋA row or file of dancers performing ancient ritual music and dance; the number of dancers indicated social rank.
- #4,627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.
- #4,628氦ㄏㄞˋHelium; a chemical element (He) that is a colorless, odorless gas, lighter than hydrogen, used in balloons and lighting.
- #4,629讖ㄔㄣˋProphecy; omen; a prediction of future events, especially calamities or good fortune; a sign or portent.
- #4,630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.
- #4,631罟ㄍㄨˇA net or snare for catching fish or birds; to catch with a net; to implicate or involve.
- #4,632疽ㄐㄩA poisonous ulcer or abscess; carbuncle; gangrene; a festering sore.
- #4,633臃ㄩㄥSwollen; bloated; fat; a swelling; tumor; hypertrophy; often used in compounds like 臃腫 (yōngzhǒng) meaning swollen or bloated.
- #4,634羿ㄧˋA surname; the name of a legendary archer from ancient China, known for his archery skills.
- #4,635錳ㄇㄥˇManganese; a chemical element (Mn) that is a brittle, hard, grey metal used in alloys like manganese steel.
- #4,636瓠ㄏㄨˋA type of gourd, specifically the bottle gourd or calabash; also a surname.
- #4,637靨ㄧㄝˋA dimple; a small hollow in the cheek or chin, often appearing when smiling.
- #4,638佝ㄎㄡˋBent or stooped; used in compound words for hunchbacked or rickety conditions; Taiwan pronunciation [kou4] also used in specific terms.
- #4,639叵ㄆㄛˇA function word; contraction of "cannot"; thereupon; hence; therefore; indicating cause.
- #4,640唳ㄌㄧˋThe cry of a bird, especially a crane or wild goose; to make a high-pitched sound.
- #4,641朮ㄓㄨˊVariant of 術; skill; art; method; trick; device; also used in the name of a medicinal herb (白朮).
- #4,642褂ㄍㄨㄚˋA type of traditional Chinese jacket or gown; an outer garment; a coat.
- #4,643襠ㄉㄤThe crotch or seat of a pair of trousers; the part where the two legs of pants join.
- #4,644肄ㄧˋTo learn or study; to practice; toil or hard work; a tender branch; descendant or posterity.
- #4,645渚ㄓㄨˇA small islet or sandbank; the bank or shore of a body of water.
- #4,646蜃ㄕㄣˋA giant clam; a mythical clam-monster that creates mirages by breathing out vapor; also refers to water spouts.
- #4,647蚩ㄔA type of worm; ignorant or foolish; to laugh at; to bully; ugly; a surname.
- #4,648尸ㄕcorpse; a person representing the deceased in ancient rituals; to preside over; a surname.
- #4,649釧ㄔㄨㄢˋAn armlet or bracelet worn on the arm or wrist; also a surname.
- #4,650鵠ㄏㄨˊSwan; the center or bull's eye of an archery target; a goal or objective.
- #4,651鱔ㄕㄢˋA yellow eel; a type of fish resembling an eel, often reddish-brown with a yellow belly, found in freshwater and edible.
- #4,652赧ㄋㄢˇTo blush with shame; to turn red from embarrassment or shyness.
- #4,653媾ㄍㄡˋTo marry; to have sexual intercourse; to negotiate peace or reach an agreement.
- #4,654馥ㄈㄨˋFragrance; scent; aroma; a rich and strong smell; to emit a scent.
- #4,655倨ㄐㄩˋArrogant; haughty; rude; to squat or sit in a hunched position.
- #4,656黍ㄕㄨˇBroomcorn millet or glutinous millet; a type of grain; also a radical in Chinese dictionaries.
- #4,657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.
- #4,658躉ㄉㄨㄣˇTo buy or sell in large quantities; wholesale; in bulk; a large quantity.
- #4,659荏ㄖㄣˇBeefsteak plant; soft or weak; pliable; herb; a type of bean.
- #4,660歟ㄩˊA final particle used in classical Chinese to express doubt, surprise, or admiration; similar to the modern particles 嗎, 呢, or 啊.
- #4,661萼ㄜˋThe calyx, the outermost whorl of floral leaves protecting the bud; sometimes used to mean a younger brother.
- #4,662紕ㄆㄧError or carelessness; spoiled silk or fabric where threads are loose; a decorative border on clothing or banners; to embroider a border.
- #4,663祚ㄗㄨㄛˋThe throne; blessing or good fortune; also, a term for years or age; can also mean to bless or reward.
- #4,664砭ㄅㄧㄢAncient stone needle used for medical treatment; to pierce or sting; to criticize or admonish.
- #4,665鰥ㄍㄨㄢA widower; an old man who is unmarried or has lost his wife; a bachelor.
- #4,666蚱ㄓㄚˋGrasshopper; locust; cicada; used in compound words like 蚱蜢 (grasshopper) and 蚱蟬 (cicada).
- #4,667疥ㄐㄧㄝˋscabies; an itchy skin disease
- #4,668髯ㄖㄢˊBeard; whiskers; a person with a beard.
- #4,669躅ㄓㄨˊFootprints or tracks; the actions or achievements of predecessors; to tread or step on; to hesitate or falter.
- #4,670躑ㄓˊTo hesitate or waver; to be irresolute; used in the compound 躑躅 (zhi2 zhu2) meaning to pace back and forth nervously.
- #4,671崢ㄓㄥUsed in the word 崢嶸 (zheng1 rong2) to describe something as high, lofty, or steep; also a variant pronunciation.
- #4,672玖ㄐㄧㄡˇA black, fine stone similar to jade; the capitalized form of the numeral nine, used for financial transactions to prevent fraud.
- #4,673肱ㄍㄨㄥThe upper arm; the part of the arm between the shoulder and the elbow; sometimes refers to the entire arm.
- #4,674贗ㄧㄢˋFalse; fake; counterfeit; not genuine; imitation.
- #4,675赳ㄐㄧㄡUsed in the compound 赳赳 (jiūjiū) to describe a person or animal as strong, valiant, or imposing; also used as an alternative pronunciation for jiǔ.
- #4,676濯ㄓㄨㄛˊTo wash or cleanse; to rinse; to cleanse of evil; used in the descriptive term 濯濯 (zhuózhuó) meaning bright or glistening.
- #4,677蛭ㄓˋA leech; an annelid worm that attaches to skin and sucks blood; also refers to the class Hirudinea.
- #4,678賅ㄍㄞComplete; full; inclusive; prepared for; surname Gai.
- #4,679爰ㄩㄢˊTherefore; thus; hence; thereupon; to change; ancient unit of weight and money; surname Yuan; also a sentence-initial particle with no meaning.
- #4,680悌ㄊㄧˋRespectful and friendly towards older brothers; brotherly love and respect; to do one's duty as a younger brother.
- #4,681嬋ㄔㄢˊBeautiful; graceful; lovely; often used in compound words referring to beauty or elegance.
- #4,682舐ㄕˋTo lick with the tongue; to lap up liquid with the tongue; to lick in the sense of showing excessive flattery.
- #4,683苜ㄇㄨˋclover; alfalfa; often used in the compound 苜蓿 (mùxu - clover, alfalfa).
- #4,684蓿ㄙㄨˋClover; lucerne; alfalfa; a type of forage grass.
- #4,685諍ㄓㄥTo admonish or warn someone about their errors; to criticize frankly; to remonstrate; to expostulate; to compete or dispute.
- #4,686螻ㄌㄡˊA mole cricket; an insect known for burrowing; see also 螻蛄 (lou2 gu1).
- #4,687檄ㄒㄧˊA formal written order or proclamation; to issue such an order or proclamation; to call to arms.
- #4,688胴ㄉㄨㄥˋThe torso or trunk of a person or animal; the large intestine.
- #4,689岑ㄘㄣˊA surname; a small, high hill; steep or high.
- #4,690犄ㄐㄧAnimal horns, especially those of an ox; the wing or flank of an army; used in the compound 犄角 for a corner or edge.
- #4,691搾ㄓㄚˋTo press or squeeze something to extract liquid; to crush; to oppress or force someone.
- #4,692玳ㄉㄞˋTortoise shell; turtle shell; used in the compound 玳瑁 for hawksbill turtle shell, a precious material.
- #4,693闐ㄊㄧㄢˊTo fill up; a rumbling sound; a place in Xinjiang province.
- #4,694赭ㄓㄜˇOcher; reddish-brown color; hematite; purple-red; to burn completely.
- #4,695鈐ㄑㄧㄢˊA latch or lock for a door or mechanism; a seal or stamp; to apply a seal or stamp; to control or suppress.
- #4,696荸ㄅㄧˊWater chestnut; a type of aquatic vegetable; used in the word for water chestnut.
- #4,697堊ㄜˋWhite earth; to plaster or whitewash with white mud or powder; a general term for colored earth used as a coating.
- #4,698妯ㄓㄡˊWives of one's brothers; sister-in-law relationship between brothers' wives.
- #4,699娌ㄌㄧˇSister-in-law; specifically, the wife of one's husband's brother; used in the term 妯娌 (zhōulǐ).
- #4,700騫ㄑㄧㄢTo hold high; to fly or soar; to pull up or extract; to miss or delay; (literary) to sustain a loss or damage.
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.