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The Most Common Traditional Chinese Words

Traditional Chinese words ranked 11,801–11,900 by frequency. Continue from where the previous page left off.

Traditional words, ranks 11,801–11,900

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  1. #11,801本體běn tǐ·ㄅㄣˇ ㄊㄧˇthe thing itself; the entity or essence of something; the fundamental idea or basis supporting an argument or claim
  2. #11,802懷有to harbor (feelings, intentions, or suspicions); to hold in mind; to be pregnant with.
  3. #11,803按鈕àn niǔ·ㄢˋ ㄋㄧㄡˇbutton; a pressable key or switch used to operate a device; a control on a machine or interface
  4. #11,804米蘭mǐ lán·ㄇㄧˇ ㄌㄢˊa city in northern Italy; a major industrial center known for silk and cotton textiles; a region in northern Italy that is a hub of finance, commerce, education, music, and theater
  5. #11,805美貌měi mào·ㄇㄟˇ ㄇㄠˋbeautiful looks; beautiful appearance; good looks; physical beauty; a beautiful face.
  6. #11,806腐爛fǔlànto rot; to putrefy; (fig.) corrupt
  7. #11,807追捕zhuībǔto pursue; to chase and capture; to hunt down; to be after someone.
  8. #11,808婦產科fù chǎn kē·ㄈㄨˋ ㄔㄢˇ ㄎㄜobstetrics and gynecology; the medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and the female reproductive system.
  9. #11,809惡臭è chòu·ㄜˋ ㄔㄡˋa foul or unpleasant smell; a stench; a strong, offensive odor.
  10. #11,810查驗chá yàn·ㄔㄚˊ ㄧㄢˋto check and verify; to inspect; to examine for accuracy or compliance
  11. #11,811萬華wàn huá·ㄨㄢˋ ㄏㄨㄚˊWanhua; a historic district in Taipei, Taiwan; formerly known as Monga; one of the earliest developed urban areas in northern Taiwan.
  12. #11,812公股government-owned shares; public equity; stock held by the state or a public entity
  13. #11,813摘要zhāi yào·ㄓㄞ ㄧㄠˋsummary; abstract; a brief overview of the main points of a text or paper
  14. #11,814改採to switch to a new method or approach; to adopt a different policy or course of action
  15. #11,815公營gōng yíng·ㄍㄨㄥ ㄧㄥˊoperated by the central or local government; state-run; publicly owned and managed by government authorities.
  16. #11,816爸媽parents; mom and dad; mother and father
  17. #11,817財產權cái chǎn quán·ㄘㄞˊ ㄔㄢˇ ㄑㄩㄢˊproperty rights; the constitutional right to freely use, benefit from, and dispose of one's property; includes real rights, quasi-real rights, creditor's rights, and intangible property rights.
  18. #11,818重機heavy machinery; heavy equipment used in construction or industry; (Taiwan) large-displacement motorcycle.
  19. #11,819不鏽鋼bù xiù gāng·ㄅㄨˋ ㄒㄧㄡˋ ㄍㄤstainless steel; steel alloyed with chromium and nickel, resistant to corrosion and rust.
  20. #11,820彙整huì zhěng·ㄏㄨㄟˋ ㄓㄥˇ
  21. #11,821管委會management committee; building or community management committee; homeowners' association board.
  22. #11,822麻辣spicy and numbing; describes a hot, tingling flavor from Sichuan pepper and chili; a bold, fiery taste
  23. #11,823先例xiān lì·ㄒㄧㄢ ㄌㄧˋa prior instance or precedent; an earlier example that can be followed; a pioneering case that sets a model
  24. #11,824憑著píng zhe·ㄆㄧㄥˊ ˙ㄓㄜrelying on; depending on; by means of; regardless of; in spite of.
  25. #11,825沿用yányòngto continue using (existing methods, rules, or practices); to keep in use; to follow established usage.
  26. #11,826畫筆a brush for painting; a digital brush tool in graphics software
  27. #11,827走下去to keep walking; to continue on a path; to persist or carry on (figuratively).
  28. #11,828西岸
  29. #11,829輕柔qīng róu·ㄑㄧㄥ ㄖㄡˊlight and soft; gentle in touch or manner; delicate, not harsh or rough.
  30. #11,830教頭jiào tóu·ㄐㄧㄠˋ ㄊㄡˊa teacher who trains in martial arts or performing arts; a coach of traditional skills in dance or music instruction
  31. #11,831祖父母grandparents; one's father's parents; paternal grandparents; the parents of one's father or mother.
  32. #11,832站到to stand until; to stand up to; to endure standing for a period
  33. #11,833錯愕cuò è·ㄘㄨㄛˋ ㄜˋshocked and stunned; taken aback; a sudden look of alarm or disbelief.
  34. #11,834實則in fact; actually; in reality; used to state the true situation contrary to appearances.
  35. #11,835寫上to write on; to write down on a surface; to inscribe; to note in writing
  36. #11,836騙子piànziswindler; a cheat; a person who deceives others through tricks or schemes.
  37. #11,837修護xiū hù·ㄒㄧㄡ ㄏㄨˋrepair and maintenance; restoring something to good condition; fixing and upkeep.
  38. #11,838扣押kòu yā·ㄎㄡˋ ㄧㄚto seize; to impound; to detain by force; temporary custody of evidence or confiscable items in criminal proceedings; to hold a person or thing by coercion
  39. #11,839泥巴ní bā·ㄋㄧˊ ㄅㄚwet, sticky mud or clay; mire; used in construction or pottery.
  40. #11,840一三年2013; the year 2013
  41. #11,841總司令zǒng sī lìng·ㄗㄨㄥˇ ㄙ ㄌㄧㄥˋthe highest-ranking military officer; the commander-in-chief of the armed forces during wartime
  42. #11,842除草chú cǎo·ㄔㄨˊ ㄘㄠˇto remove weeds; to weed (a garden, field, etc.)
  43. #11,843前額qián é·ㄑㄧㄢˊ ㄜˊforehead; the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.
  44. #11,844拉住to hold on to; to pull someone or something back; to restrain by pulling
  45. #11,845樂齡elderly; senior citizens; term used in Taiwan to refer respectfully to older adults.
  46. #11,846親筆qīn bǐ·ㄑㄧㄣ ㄅㄧˇwritten in one's own hand; a piece of writing or calligraphy done personally by someone
  47. #11,847驚嘆jīng tàn·ㄐㄧㄥ ㄊㄢˋto marvel; to be amazed and admire; to exclaim in wonder; to gasp in astonishment
  48. #11,848一千萬ten million; 10,000,000; a large sum of money
  49. #11,849早起zǎo qi·ㄗㄠˇ ˙ㄑㄧto get up early; to rise early in the morning; formerly; previously; early in the morning
  50. #11,850突襲tú xí·ㄊㄨˊ ㄒㄧˊ
  51. #11,851鳳梨酥pineapple cake; a popular Taiwanese pastry with a buttery crust and sweet pineapple filling; often given as a gift.
  52. #11,852傳單chuándānleaflet; flier; pamphlet; a single sheet of paper printed with information or advertising and distributed to the public.
  53. #11,853取而代之qǔ ér dài zhī·ㄑㄩˇ ㄦˊ ㄉㄞˋ ㄓto take someone's place; to replace what was there before; to supersede
  54. #11,854字典zìdiǎnChinese character dictionary; (coll.) dictionary.
  55. #11,855政務官zhèng wù guān·ㄓㄥˋ ㄨˋ ㄍㄨㄢA government official responsible for policy-making and political accountability; a political appointee in the executive branch.
  56. #11,856鬆懈sōng xiè·ㄙㄨㄥ ㄒㄧㄝˋto relax one's efforts; to become slack; to let down one's guard; to grow negligent
  57. #11,857平溪píng xī·ㄆㄧㄥˊ ㄒㄧa place name; a district in New Taipei City, located in the upper reaches of the Keelung River; known for its clear stream water; scenic spots include Shifen Waterfall and Yuguitan
  58. #11,858彩排cǎi pái·ㄘㄞˇ ㄆㄞˊa full dress rehearsal of a play, dance, etc., using the same costumes and props as the actual performance
  59. #11,859流露出to reveal or show (an emotion, feeling, or quality) unintentionally; to leak out; to be visibly expressed
  60. #11,860浙江省zhè jiāng shěng·ㄓㄜˋ ㄐㄧㄤ ㄕㄥˇZhejiang Province; a coastal province in eastern China; capital Hangzhou; borders the East China Sea to the east
  61. #11,861國力guó lì·ㄍㄨㄛˊ ㄌㄧˋnational power; a country's overall strength, including population, territory, economy, military, and political will.
  62. #11,862棉花miánhuācotton plant; soft, white fibers from the seed pods of this plant, used in textiles and medical supplies.
  63. #11,863機芯the internal mechanism of a watch or clock; the movement that drives timekeeping.
  64. #11,864廿二twenty-two; the number 22
  65. #11,865東邊dōng biān·ㄉㄨㄥ ㄅㄧㄢthe east side; the eastern part; eastward direction.
  66. #11,866窗子chuāng(zi )window; an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air.
  67. #11,867包廂bāo xiāng·ㄅㄠ ㄒㄧㄤa private box or compartment in a theater or cinema; a reserved seating area, usually upstairs
  68. #11,868率軍to lead troops; to command an army (in a military context, often used in historical or formal narratives).
  69. #11,869頒布bān bù·ㄅㄢ ㄅㄨˋto promulgate; to issue officially; to proclaim (laws, decrees, or policies) by a government or high-level administrative authority
  70. #11,870劣勢liè shì·ㄌㄧㄝˋ ㄕˋa disadvantaged position; an unfavorable situation; a weaker stance in a competition or conflict
  71. #11,871國安會National Security Council; Taiwan's top advisory body on national security and strategic policy.
  72. #11,872憧憬chōngjǐngto long for; to look forward to; to yearn for something desired.
  73. #11,873罵人mà rén·ㄇㄚˋ ㄖㄣˊto insult someone verbally; to call someone names; to swear at someone
  74. #11,874協進會an association for mutual advancement; a cooperative or progressive association, often used in Taiwan for civic or professional groups
  75. #11,875心動xīn dòng·ㄒㄧㄣ ㄉㄨㄥˋa sudden emotional stirring; a quickening of the heart; being emotionally moved or attracted to someone
  76. #11,876汐止區Xizhi District, a district in New Taipei City, Taiwan; a suburban area near Taipei.
  77. #11,877濃縮nóng suō·ㄋㄨㄥˊ ㄙㄨㄛto concentrate a solution by evaporating solvent; to distill the essence of a work
  78. #11,878鐵皮tiě pí·ㄊㄧㄝˇ ㄆㄧˊSheet metal; thin rolled steel coated to resist rust; used for roofs, car bodies, and refrigerators; also metal shells, such as train carriages.
  79. #11,879停住tíng zhù·ㄊㄧㄥˊ ㄓㄨˋto stop; to come to a halt; to cease moving
  80. #11,880吃虧chīkuīto suffer a loss; to be at a disadvantage; to get the worst of it; to come to grief
  81. #11,881宣洩xuān xiè·ㄒㄩㄢ ㄒㄧㄝˋto vent; to release pent-up emotions; to let off steam; to give free expression to feelings
  82. #11,882情資intelligence; information gathered for security or military use; classified data about threats or enemy activity
  83. #11,883橡膠xiàng jiāo·ㄒㄧㄤˋ ㄐㄧㄠ
  84. #11,884西門xī mén·ㄒㄧ ㄇㄣˊ
  85. #11,885計謀jì móu·ㄐㄧˋ ㄇㄡˊa plan or scheme; a strategy; a stratagem; a plot; a ruse; a trick; a ploy; a maneuver; a contrivance; a design; a machination; a conspiracy; a scheme; a plot; a ruse; a trick; a ploy; a maneuver; a contrivance; a design; a machination; a conspiracy.
  86. #11,886想見xiǎng jiàn·ㄒㄧㄤˇ ㄐㄧㄢˋto imagine; to infer; to figure out; to guess based on reasoning
  87. #11,887放款fàngkuǎnto lend money; to grant a loan; to disburse funds (as a commercial loan).
  88. #11,888旋風xuàn fēng·ㄒㄩㄢˋ ㄈㄥa whirlwind; a spiral wind caused by sudden low pressure; rapid, spinning motion; something fast-moving or sensational
  89. #11,889開懷kāi huái·ㄎㄞ ㄏㄨㄞˊto feel carefree and joyful; to be in high spirits; to be completely at ease
  90. #11,890陶醉táo zuì·ㄊㄠˊ ㄗㄨㄟˋto be intoxicated; to be deeply absorbed in; to be lost in; to be enchanted; to be captivated; to be enraptured; to be spellbound; to be mesmerized; to be charmed; to be delighted; to be overjoyed; to be ecstatic; to be in a state of bliss; to be in a state of euphoria; to be in a state of rapture; to be in a state of ecstasy; to be in a state of trance; to be in a state of reverie; to be in a state of daydream; to be in a state of fantasy; to be in a state of illusion; to be in a state of delusion; to be in a state of hallucination; to be in a state of stupor; to be in a state of daze; to be in a state of bewilderment; to be in a state of confusion; to be in a state of perplexity; to be in a state of puzzlement; to be in a state of uncertainty; to be in a state of doubt; to be in a state of skepticism; to be in a state of disbelief; to be in a state of incredulity; to be in a state of suspicion; to be in a state of mistrust; to be in a state of distrust; to be in a state of fear; to be in a state of terror; to be in a state of horror; to be in a state of panic; to be in a state of anxiety; to be in a state of worry; to be in a state of concern; to be in a state of apprehension; to be in a state of unease; to be in a state of discomfort; to be in a state of distress; to be in a state of anguish; to be in a state of agony; to be in a state of suffering; to be in a state of pain; to be in a state of torment; to be in a state of torture; to be in a state of misery; to be in a state of wretchedness; to be in a state of despair; to be in a state of hopelessness; to be in a state of helplessness; to be in a state of powerlessness; to be in a state of vulnerability; to be in a state of weakness; to be in a state of fragility; to be in a state of instability; to be in a state of insecurity; to be in a state of uncertainty; to be in a state of doubt; to be in a state of skepticism; to be in a state of disbelief; to be in a state of incredulity; to be in a state of suspicion; to be in a state of mistrust; to be in a state of distrust; to be in a state of fear; to be in a state of terror; to be in a state of horror; to be in a state of panic; to be in a state of anxiety; to be in a state of worry; to be in a state of concern; to be in a state of apprehension; to be in a state of unease; to be in a state of discomfort; to be in a state of distress; to be in a state of anguish; to be in a state of agony; to be in a state of suffering; to be in a state of pain; to be in a state of torment; to be in a state of torture; to be in a state of misery; to be in a state of wretchedness; to be in a state of despair; to be in a state of hopelessness; to be in a state of helplessness; to be in a state of powerlessness; to be in a state of vulnerability; to be in a state of weakness; to be in a state of fragility; to be in a state of instability; to be in a state of insecurity
  91. #11,891魚池yú chí·ㄩˊ ㄔˊfish pond; pond for raising fish; fish farm pond
  92. #11,892建中a common male given name; also refers to a junior high school
  93. #11,893指望zhǐwàngto count on; to hope for; to rely on; expectation; hope
  94. #11,894新化a district in Tainan, Taiwan; a town in Hunan, China
  95. #11,895祖宗zǔzōngancestor; forebear; one's forefathers or lineage founders; broadly, a respected elder or senior figure.
  96. #11,896縱火zònghuǒto set on fire; to commit arson; to deliberately start a fire.
  97. #11,897擠壓jǐ yā·ㄐㄧˇ ㄧㄚto squeeze; to press; to compress by applying force from opposite sides
  98. #11,898本錢běn qián·ㄅㄣˇ ㄑㄧㄢˊ
  99. #11,899環保局長head of an environmental protection bureau; director of the department of environmental protection
  100. #11,900舉措jǔ cuò·ㄐㄩˇ ㄘㄨㄛˋ

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. Every entry links to its full page — reading, meaning, and the characters that make it up.