The Most Common Traditional Chinese Words
Traditional Chinese words ranked 12,901–13,000 by frequency. Continue from where the previous page left off.
Traditional words, ranks 12,901–13,000
30,000 words · page 130 of 300- #12,901魔力ㄇㄛˊ ㄌㄧˋmagic power; sorcery; a captivating charm that fascinates or inspires devotion.
- #12,902插圖illustration; a picture or diagram inserted in a book, magazine, or publication to explain or decorate the content
- #12,903產後after childbirth; following delivery; postpartum; the period after giving birth
- #12,904翌日the next day; the following day; the day after.
- #12,905苦頭ㄎㄨˇ ㄊㄡˊbitter taste; hardship; suffering; ordeal (experience of difficulty or pain)
- #12,906誠心sincerity; genuine and earnest intention
- #12,907遊覽to go sightseeing; to tour; to visit (a place of interest).
- #12,908隨興ㄙㄨㄟˊ ㄒㄧㄥˋdoing something on a whim; acting spontaneously; following one's mood; doing things as the mood strikes; impromptu
- #12,909大稻埕Dadaocheng; historic riverside district in Taipei known for tea trade; cultural and commercial hub in 19th–20th century; now a tourist area with heritage streets.
- #12,910導彈ㄉㄠˇ ㄉㄢˋmissile; a guided missile; a projectile that is guided toward a target
- #12,911誤差difference between an approximate value and the true value; error; inaccuracy; discrepancy between fact and reality
- #12,912諾貝爾獎ㄋㄨㄛˋ ㄅㄟˋ ㄦˇ ㄐㄧㄤˇNobel Prize; prestigious international awards given annually in Stockholm for major contributions in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economics.
- #12,913世界觀ㄕˋ ㄐㄧㄝˋ ㄍㄨㄢworldview; a person's or culture's fundamental perspective on the nature of reality, society, and existence.
- #12,914信服ㄒㄧㄣˋ ㄈㄨˊto trust and admire; to be convinced; to accept someone's argument or authority
- #12,915詩作poems as literary works; poetry writing; a piece of poetry
- #12,916不見not to see; not to meet; to have disappeared; to be missing
- #12,917夜空ㄧㄝˋ ㄎㄨㄥthe night sky; the sky at night; the sky as seen after dark.
- #12,918失分to lose a point; to concede a point; to give up a point; to be scored on
- #12,919州立ㄓㄡ ㄌㄧˋstate-established; founded or operated by a state government
- #12,920泳池ㄩㄥˇ ㄔˊswimming pool; a pool designed for swimming.
- #12,921貴重ㄍㄨㄟˋ ㄓㄨㄥˋprecious; valuable; of great worth; treasured; important and cherished
- #12,922跑進to run into; to dash inside; to enter quickly by running
- #12,923遷到to move to; to relocate to; to transfer to a new place
- #12,924隱隱ㄧㄣˇ ㄧㄣˇ
- #12,925一六the number 16; a numeral representing sixteen
- #12,926槓桿ㄍㄤˋ ㄍㄢˇlever; a simple machine with a bar and fulcrum; leverage; using borrowed capital to amplify financial returns.
- #12,927緊握to grip tightly; to clasp firmly; to hold in a tight grasp
- #12,928蟬聯ㄔㄢˊ ㄌㄧㄢˊto hold a position or title repeatedly; to retain a championship or office in succession; to win consecutively
- #12,929謝姓a surname; the family name Xie; one of the Chinese surnames
- #12,930走紅ㄗㄡˇ ㄏㄨㄥˊto become popular; to gain fame; to rise to prominence after being recognized for one's talent or performance.} {
- #12,931加蓋to add a cover or lid; to affix a seal or stamp; to build an additional floor or extension on a structure
- #12,932原名ㄩㄢˊ ㄇㄧㄥˊoriginal name; the name something or someone was first known by.
- #12,933哺乳ㄅㄨˇ ㄖㄨˇto breastfeed; to nurse; to suckle; to feed milk to an infant
- #12,934成因ㄔㄥˊ ㄧㄣcause; reason something happens; factors that produce a result; origin; how something comes about
- #12,935苦瓜ㄎㄨˇ ㄍㄨㄚbitter melon; a gourd-family vine with deeply lobed leaves, yellow flowers, and warty, bitter fruit eaten as a vegetable in Taiwan
- #12,936頭盔ㄊㄡˊ ㄎㄨㄟhelmet; protective headgear worn to shield the head
- #12,937可信ㄎㄜˇ ㄒㄧㄣˋtrustworthy; reliable; credible; deserving of trust
- #12,938走進來to walk in; to enter on foot; to come inside
- #12,939前行ㄑㄧㄢˊ ㄒㄧㄥˊto move forward; to advance; vanguard troops; former conduct; a respectful term for clerks in Tang and Song dynasties.
- #12,940搏鬥to fight; to struggle; to wrestle; to engage in combat
- #12,941排放量emissions volume; the total amount of pollutants or greenhouse gases released into the environment
- #12,942含義ㄏㄢˊ ㄧˋthe meaning contained in words or expressions; the sense or significance implied; connotation; import
- #12,943歐洲人People from Europe; in Taiwan usage, often refers broadly to Westerners, including Americans and Australians; sometimes specifically means people holding European Union passports.
- #12,944研讀ㄧㄢˊ ㄉㄨˊto study carefully; to read and examine in depth; to research and recite
- #12,945醒目ㄒㄧㄥˇ ㄇㄨˋeye-catching; visually striking; vivid and attention-grabbing; also: staying awake with eyes open
- #12,946鐵門ㄊㄧㄝˇ ㄇㄣˊiron gate; metal door; security door (often a heavy-duty metal door used for shops or homes).
- #12,947圈圈ㄑㄩㄢ ㄑㄩㄢa ring; a circle; a round shape with a hollow center; a loop; a circle (as in a social circle); a range; a scope
- #12,948地價稅ㄉㄧˋ ㄐㄧㄚˋ ㄕㄨㄟˋtax levied based on the assessed value of land; a recurring property tax on land ownership in Taiwan.
- #12,949品項individual item or product category; specific type of goods; distinct entry in a list or inventory
- #12,950落得to end up with (a certain result or situation); to wind up; to get (as an outcome); to find oneself in
- #12,951草木ㄘㄠˇ ㄇㄨˋgrass and trees; vegetation; plants and shrubs in general
- #12,952譯者ㄧˋ ㄓㄜˇtranslator; a person who translates written works or texts
- #12,953執業ㄓˊ ㄧㄝˋto practice a profession; to engage in a trade or occupation; to run a business; to operate professionally
- #12,954自古以來since ancient times; from time immemorial; throughout history
- #12,955茶道ㄔㄚˊ ㄉㄠˋthe art and method of preparing and drinking tea; includes prescribed procedures and etiquette for brewing and serving tea.
- #12,956高原plateau; a large, flat elevated area of land.
- #12,957凌駕ㄌㄧㄥˊ ㄐㄧㄚˋto surpass; to exceed; to tower over; to dominate; to override
- #12,958出入口entrance and exit; doorway; access point; place where people or vehicles go in and out.
- #12,959天際ㄊㄧㄢ ㄐㄧˋthe horizon; the line where the sky meets the earth; the far edge of the sky.
- #12,960快遞ㄎㄨㄞˋ ㄉㄧˋexpress delivery; courier service; to deliver something quickly by courier.
- #12,961重病ㄓㄨㄥˋ ㄅㄧㄥˋa serious, dangerous illness; a severe or life-threatening disease.
- #12,962低廉ㄉㄧ ㄌㄧㄢˊ
- #12,963流產ㄌㄧㄡˊ ㄔㄢˇ
- #12,964異動ㄧˋ ㄉㄨㄥˋchange; alteration; modification; a shift or adjustment in personnel or position
- #12,965祭司ㄐㄧˋ ㄙa priest; a religious intermediary who leads or represents people in rituals and prayers to deities; a shaman or ritual specialist in some traditions
- #12,966致謝ㄓˋ ㄒㄧㄝˋto express gratitude; to give thanks; to acknowledge
- #12,967超強ㄔㄠ ㄑㄧㄤˊextremely strong; exceptionally powerful; surpassing the usual or ordinary in ability or intensity.
- #12,968農人ㄋㄨㄥˊ ㄖㄣˊa person engaged in agriculture; a farmer; a farm worker.
- #12,969大喜ㄉㄚˋ ㄒㄧˇ
- #12,970寓意ㄩˋ ㄧˋa hidden or implied meaning; a message conveyed indirectly; a symbolic or allegorical significance.
- #12,971大西洋ㄉㄚˋ ㄒㄧ ㄧㄤˊthe Atlantic Ocean; the ocean between the Americas and Europe/Africa, connecting the Arctic and Southern Oceans.
- #12,972如下as follows; the following; as listed below.
- #12,973弄到to get; to obtain; to acquire; to manage to get; to get hold of
- #12,974表象ㄅㄧㄠˇ ㄒㄧㄤˋan outward sign or appearance; a mental image or representation of a past perception or experience
- #12,975內疚ㄋㄟˋ ㄐㄧㄡˋfeeling guilty; a troubled conscience; remorse over something one has done or failed to do.
- #12,976博愛ㄅㄛˊ ㄞˋlove extended equally to all people; universal love; philanthropy; broad benevolence toward everyone
- #12,977所有人ㄙㄨㄛˇ ㄧㄡˇ ㄖㄣˊowner; the person who holds ownership; the one who has legal title or right to something
- #12,978王品Wang Pin; a well-known Taiwanese steakhouse chain; a popular upscale dining brand in Taiwan
- #12,979複合ㄈㄨˋ ㄏㄜˊto combine; to compound; to composite; to recombine; to reunite; to rejoin
- #12,980辱罵ㄖㄨˋ ㄇㄚˋto insult; to verbally abuse; to hurl insults at someone; to use abusive language toward someone; to revile
- #12,981一九九九年the year 1999; the year of the Earth Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac.
- #12,982內建
- #12,983四面八方ㄙˋ ㄇㄧㄢˋ ㄅㄚ ㄈㄤall directions; everywhere around; on all sides; from every quarter
- #12,984產婦ㄔㄢˇ ㄈㄨˋa woman during childbirth or the postpartum period; a woman who has just given birth
- #12,985筆直ㄅㄧˇ ㄓˊperfectly straight; as straight as a pen; describing something completely vertical or linear.
- #12,986自盡ㄗˋ ㄐㄧㄣˋto commit suicide; to take one's own life; to exhaust one's own strength; to do one's utmost
- #12,987怪罪ㄍㄨㄞˋ ㄗㄨㄟˋto blame; to accuse; to hold responsible
- #12,988耗資ㄏㄠˋ ㄗto cost money; to spend funds; to expend capital.
- #12,989花紋decorative design; pattern; motif; stripe or figure on fabric, ceramics, or other surfaces.
- #12,990叔父ㄕㄨˊ ㄈㄨˋfather's younger brother; uncle; (archaic) term used by the emperor to address a feudal lord of the same surname
- #12,991天黑ㄊㄧㄢ ㄏㄟdark; when the sky becomes dark; nighttime; dusk or nightfall; the sky is dark
- #12,992科舉ㄎㄜ ㄐㄩˇthe imperial examination system used to select officials in China from the Sui to Qing dynasties; abolished in 1905
- #12,993細部ㄒㄧˋ ㄅㄨˋsmall or fine parts; details; minor or subtle components of something
- #12,994習得to acquire (a skill or knowledge); to master through learning; to gain proficiency
- #12,995震災disaster caused by an earthquake; earthquake damage; destruction from a quake
- #12,996保濕to moisturize; to keep skin hydrated; to retain moisture in the skin.
- #12,997吞噬ㄊㄨㄣ ㄕˋto annex; to devour; in medicine, to engulf and destroy bacteria or foreign matter
- #12,998小覷ㄒㄧㄠˇ ㄑㄩˋ
- #12,999新政ㄒㄧㄣ ㄓㄥˋnewly enacted policies or measures; especially the New Deal, the set of economic reforms introduced by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s to address the Great Depression.
- #13,000無言
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.