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The Most Common Traditional Chinese Characters

Traditional characters ranked 2,001–2,100 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 2,001–2,100

4,974 characters · page 21 of 50
  1. #2,001佩pèi·ㄆㄟˋA decorative pendant worn on a belt or sash; to wear something attached to the waist; to respect or admire.
  2. #2,002撲pū·ㄆㄨTo pounce on or throw oneself at someone or something; to flap or flutter wings; to pat or brush away; to strike or beat; to devote oneself to.TOCFL Level 4
  3. #2,003疊dié·ㄉㄧㄝˊto pile up; to fold; to repeat; classifier for stacks or layers; classifier for repeated musical sectionsTOCFL Level 5
  4. #2,004寂jí·ㄐㄧˊSilent; quiet; solitary; desolate; (Buddhism) the death of a monk or nun.
  5. #2,005奴nú·ㄋㄨˊslave; servant; a humble self-reference (archaic); a derogatory term for a person; to enslave or control.
  6. #2,006慾yù·ㄩˋDesire, especially sexual desire or lust; strong appetite or craving; greed or avarice.
  7. #2,007澎pēng·ㄆㄥTo surge or swell, like waves; used in the word 澎湃 (pēngpài) meaning surging or tumultuous; also refers to Penghu County in Taiwan.
  8. #2,008譜pǔ·ㄆㄨˇA list or table; a musical score or sheet music; to set music to lyrics; a general rule or principle; a framework or structure.
  9. #2,009瑜yú·ㄩˊA fine jade; the luster or brilliance of gems; excellence; also used in the word for yoga.
  10. #2,010憐lián·ㄌㄧㄢˊTo pity or sympathize with someone; to love or cherish someone; to feel sorry for someone.
  11. #2,011寓yù·ㄩˋA place to live or reside; to dwell or lodge; to imply or contain something abstract.
  12. #2,012輝huī·ㄏㄨㄟRadiance; brilliance; to shine; to illuminate; luster; brightness.
  13. #2,013梨lí·ㄌㄧˊPear tree or fruit; to separate or divide.TOCFL Level 4
  14. #2,014筋jīn·ㄐㄧㄣMuscle; tendon; a vein visible under the skin; something resembling a tendon or vein, like fiber in a vegetable.
  15. #2,015葬zàng·ㄗㄤˋTo bury or inter the dead; the manner or method of burying or interring a corpse.
  16. #2,016酬chóu·ㄔㄡˊTo entertain guests with wine or food; to repay a kindness or debt; to reward someone; to answer or reply; to fulfill a wish.
  17. #2,017欄lán·ㄌㄢˊA fence or railing; an animal pen; a column or box in a table or text; a section of a publication.TOCFL Level 5
  18. #2,018緻zhì·ㄓˋFine; delicate; exquisite; detailed; meticulously crafted; dense; closely woven.
  19. #2,019膜mò·ㄇㄛˋA thin layer of tissue covering a surface or lining a cavity; a biological membrane; a thin film or coating.
  20. #2,020磚zhuān·ㄓㄨㄢA rectangular building material made from clay and fired; a brick or tile used for floors or walls; something shaped like a brick.TOCFL Level 5
  21. #2,021蕭xiāo·ㄒㄧㄠA surname; a type of aromatic herb, specifically mugwort; desolate or dreary; solemn and respectful.
  22. #2,022伐fā·ㄈㄚTo cut down trees; to attack or conquer an enemy; to boast or brag; also a merit or achievement.
  23. #2,023柴chái·ㄔㄞˊFirewood; lean meat; thin person; surname; to burn firewood; to block or protect with branches.
  24. #2,024痕hén·ㄏㄣˊscar; mark left by an injury; trace or vestige of something
  25. #2,025肢zhī·ㄓLimb; arm or leg; animal foot or leg; part of the body.
  26. #2,026岩yán·ㄧㄢˊRock; cliff; stone; a type of igneous rock; used in names of places and as in Taiwan.
  27. #2,027凶xiōng·ㄒㄩㄥVicious; fierce; terrible; ominous; inauspicious; bad harvest; famine; disaster; a cruel person.TOCFL Level 3
  28. #2,028泳yǒng·ㄩㄥˇTo swim; swimming; to float in water.
  29. #2,029雇gù·ㄍㄨˋTo employ or hire someone; to rent something; the state of being employed or hired.TOCFL Level 5
  30. #2,030催cuī·ㄘㄨㄟto urge; to press; to prompt; to rush; to hasten; to expedite; to accelerate the start or progress of something.TOCFL Level 4
  31. #2,031鈴líng·ㄌㄧㄥˊA small bell; a device that makes a ringing sound when shaken or struck; a call device.TOCFL Level 5
  32. #2,032炮pào·ㄆㄠˋCannon; artillery; firecracker; to sauté; to dry by heating; to roast or bake; to prepare herbal medicine by roasting.TOCFL Level 4
  33. #2,033臘là·ㄌㄚˋYear-end sacrifice to gods; the twelfth lunar month; cured or dried meat, especially prepared in winter.
  34. #2,034礦kuàng·ㄎㄨㄤˋA mineral deposit or ore deposit; a mine; ore; a mineral or rock with economic value found in the earth's crust.
  35. #2,035狼láng·ㄌㄤˊWolf; a type of wild canine animal known for its ferocity and cunning; also a surname or name of a star.TOCFL Level 4
  36. #2,036粒lì·ㄌㄧˋGrain; granule; pellet; particle; classifier for small round objects; (Taiwan) classifier for larger round objects like watermelons.TOCFL Level 4
  37. #2,037齒chǐ·ㄔˇTooth or teeth; gear or cog; age; to rank or mention; to speak or discuss.
  38. #2,038祥xiáng·ㄒㄧㄤˊAuspicious; propitious; good luck; a good omen; a sign of good fortune; also refers to a good and peaceful nature.
  39. #2,039餓è·ㄜˋhungry; to starve; to make hungry; not fullTOCFL Novice 2
  40. #2,040芬fēn·ㄈㄣFragrance or perfume; a good reputation or virtue; a surname;隆起 (archaic); numerous (archaic).
  41. #2,041遣qiǎn·ㄑㄧㄢˇTo send or dispatch someone or something; to drive away or dispel; to exile or banish; to cause or make something happen.
  42. #2,042軸zhóu·ㄓㄡˊAxis or axle; roller for scrolls; classifier for calligraphy rolls; pivot; central or key.
  43. #2,043錦jǐn·ㄐㄧㄣˇBrocade; embroidered silk fabric with colorful patterns; beautiful; bright; surname.
  44. #2,044吻wěn·ㄨㄣˇTo kiss; a kiss; the lips; mouth.TOCFL Level 4
  45. #2,045棵kē·ㄎㄜClassifier for trees, plants, cabbages, and similar items; a measure word for plants.TOCFL Level 3
  46. #2,046勉miǎn·ㄇㄧㄢˇTo make an effort; to strive; to encourage; to urge someone to do something difficult or unwilling.
  47. #2,047撒sā·ㄙㄚto scatter; to sprinkle; to spill; to let go; to cast; to discharge; to express; to peeTOCFL Level 5
  48. #2,048晃huàng·ㄏㄨㄤˋTo sway or shake; to dazzle or flash brightly; to move quickly past; a surname.
  49. #2,049灘tān·ㄊㄢBeach; shoal; rapids in a river; classifier for liquids or paste-like substances in a spread-out patch.
  50. #2,050叢cóng·ㄘㄨㄥˊA thicket or bush; a cluster or collection of things; dense or complicated; also used as a surname.
  51. #2,051斑bān·ㄅㄢA spot, patch, or stripe; spotted or striped; variegated; a mark or trace; a small part; mottled or grayish-white; disordered.
  52. #2,052娛yú·ㄩˊTo amuse; to entertain; pleasure; enjoyment; delight; recreation.
  53. #2,053捉zhuō·ㄓㄨㄛTo grab or clutch something firmly; to capture or arrest someone; to tease or play a trick on someone.TOCFL Level 4
  54. #2,054嗯en·˙ㄣInterjection expressing agreement or affirmation; a nonverbal grunt indicating understanding or approval; sometimes expresses doubt or surprise.TOCFL Level 3
  55. #2,055爽shuǎng·ㄕㄨㄤˇPleasurable; fine; feeling well; comfortable; invigorating; frank; straightforward; bright; clear; to deviate; to err
  56. #2,056綱gāng·ㄍㄤMain rope of a net; guiding principle or key link; outline or program; a class in biological taxonomy; order or discipline.
  57. #2,057碑bēi·ㄅㄟAn upright stone tablet or monument; a stele; an inscription on stone commemorating a person or event; a tombstone.TOCFL Level 5
  58. #2,058仲zhòng·ㄓㄨㄥˋSecond amongst brothers; middle; intermediate; surname; mediator; go-between.
  59. #2,059斜xié·ㄒㄧㄝˊInclined; slanting; oblique; tilting; not upright or level; moving in a non-horizontal or non-vertical direction.TOCFL Level 4
  60. #2,060粹cuì·ㄘㄨㄟˋPure; unmixed; unadulterated; the essence or best part of something; select.
  61. #2,061艘sāo·ㄙㄠClassifier for ships or vessels; a general term for boats and ships.TOCFL Level 4
  62. #2,062辱rù·ㄖㄨˋTo insult or humiliate someone; to disgrace or dishonor; a term of self-deprecation or humility; to be indebted to.
  63. #2,063踩cǎi·ㄘㄞˇto step on; to tread; to press down with the foot; to pedal a bicycle; to downvote onlineTOCFL Level 4
  64. #2,064罩zhào·ㄓㄠˋA cover or shade; to cover or spread over; a basket for catching fish; (Taiwan, slang) to protect or have someone's back; (Taiwan, slang) awesome or incredible.
  65. #2,065舌shé·ㄕㄜˊTongue; the fleshy organ in the mouth used for tasting, chewing, and speaking; something shaped like a tongue; a bell clapper.TOCFL Level 4
  66. #2,066臥wò·ㄨㄛˋTo lie down or recline; to crouch or prostrate oneself; to sleep or rest; to be situated or placed horizontally; to live in seclusion.TOCFL Level 5
  67. #2,067昆kūn·ㄎㄨㄣElder brother; descendant, offspring; a style of poetry; used in place names like Kunlun Mountains; also used for transliteration.
  68. #2,068櫻yīng·ㄧㄥCherry tree; cherry blossom; cherry fruit; cherry
  69. #2,069庸yōng·ㄩㄥordinary; to use; mediocre; to employ; to reward; foolish
  70. #2,070芳fāng·ㄈㄤFragrant; a pleasant smell; aromatic; virtuous; beautiful; a respectful term of address for a person.
  71. #2,071暨jì·ㄐㄧˋAnd; as well as; to reach; to attain; up to; as far as; a surname.TOCFL Level 5
  72. #2,072闊kuò·ㄎㄨㄛˋWide; broad; ample; rich; wealthy; abundant; spacious; open-minded; extravagant; rare; scarce.
  73. #2,073擅shàn·ㄕㄢˋTo be good at; skilled in; expert in; to monopolize; to usurp; to act arbitrarily.
  74. #2,074旨zhǐ·ㄓˇImperial decree or edict; aim or purpose; excellent; delicious food; one's will or aspiration.
  75. #2,075匙chí·ㄔˊSpoon; a utensil for scooping liquids; also a surname; used in the word for key (鑰匙).
  76. #2,076披pī·ㄆㄧTo drape clothing over one's shoulders; to open or unroll something; to split or crack open; to spread out.TOCFL Level 4
  77. #2,077盆pén·ㄆㄣˊA basin, tub, or flower pot; a container with a wide opening and a smaller base; a unit of volume; to soak or immerse.TOCFL Level 4
  78. #2,078赤chì·ㄔˋRed; scarlet; bare; naked; to exterminate; to expose; a surname.
  79. #2,079翁wēng·ㄨㄥElderly man; father; father-in-law; a respectful term for an older man; also a surname.
  80. #2,080傻shǎ·ㄕㄚˇFoolish or silly; stupid; acting dazed or blank; sometimes implies simple or honest.TOCFL Level 4
  81. #2,081黏nián·ㄋㄧㄢˊsticky; glutinous; to adhere; to stick on; to glue; to cling to; to entangle; a type of Go move; poetic rhythm coordination.TOCFL Level 4
  82. #2,082碩shuò·ㄕㄨㄛˋLarge; big; great; eminent; learned; fine; firm; master's degree (as in 碩士).
  83. #2,083腔qiāng·ㄑㄧㄤA hollow space within the body, like a chest cavity; a tune or melody; speech, accent, or tone of voice; talk.
  84. #2,084扎zhā·ㄓㄚTo prick or pierce; to tie or bind; a bundle or classifier for bundles; to be stationed; to struggle; to embroider; to stop or halt.TOCFL Level 5
  85. #2,085癒yù·ㄩˋTo heal; to recover from illness or injury; to get well; to mend.
  86. #2,086驟zòu·ㄗㄡˋsudden; unexpected; abrupt; rapidly; swiftly; often; frequently
  87. #2,087賜sì·ㄙˋTo bestow; to grant; to confer; to give; a gift; a favor.TOCFL Level 5
  88. #2,088銘míng·ㄇㄧㄥˊTo engrave or inscribe characters on an object; an inscribed motto or inscription; to remember unforgettably.
  89. #2,089鴻hóng·ㄏㄨㄥˊA large wild goose or swan; vast; great; by extension, a letter or written message.
  90. #2,090諮zī·ㄗTo consult or seek advice from someone; to confer or discuss matters with others; to inquire.
  91. #2,091殼ké·ㄎㄜˊThe hard outer covering of something; shell of an egg or nut; casing or housing of a device; husk or hull of a seed or fruit.TOCFL Level 5
  92. #2,092盪dàng·ㄉㄤˋTo swing or rock back and forth; to clean or sweep away; to toss about; to alternate or shift.
  93. #2,093偽wèi·ㄨㄟˋFake; false; counterfeit; bogus; sham; pseudo-; to pretend; to feign; to simulate; to disguise.
  94. #2,094誼yì·ㄧˋFriendship; camaraderie; a sense of loyalty and mutual obligation between people; also, appropriate or fitting.
  95. #2,095宰zǎi·ㄗㄞˇTo slaughter or butcher animals; to govern or rule; a title for ancient officials like a minister or steward; also used as a surname.
  96. #2,096匹pī·ㄆㄧClassifier for horses or other large animals; classifier for bolts of cloth; matching; comparable; equal in status or strength.TOCFL Level 4
  97. #2,097侶lǚ·ㄌㄩˇCompanion; associate; friend; partner; to be companions; to form a partnership.
  98. #2,098慕mù·ㄇㄨˋTo admire; to respect; to long for; to desire; to yearn for; a surname.
  99. #2,099峽xiá·ㄒㄧㄚˊA narrow passage between mountains, often a gorge or strait; a ravine; an isthmus; used in place names.
  100. #2,100盈yíng·ㄧㄥˊFull; filled; overflowing; surplus; to increase; to be proud or conceited; abundant; plump.

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), plus 166 more that our Taiwan word data attests — 4,974 in total, ranked together by real frequency. The same ranking is available as JSON for tutors and apps via the Taiwan Mandarin API.