The Most Common Traditional Chinese Characters
Traditional characters ranked 3,001–3,100 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 3,001–3,100
4,974 characters · page 31 of 50- #3,001杰ㄐㄧㄝˊOutstanding person; hero; prominent; distinguished; heroic.
- #3,002岐ㄑㄧˊA surname; a fork or branching in a road; a branch or division; also used in place names.
- #3,003糙ㄘㄠRough; coarse in texture; unpolished (like rice); not fine or delicate; also used for careless or hasty.
- #3,004剔ㄊㄧTo scrape meat from bones; to pick at teeth or food; to weed out or select; to pick out flaws or unsuitable items.
- #3,005吩ㄈㄣTo order or command; to instruct someone to do something; used in the word 吩咐 (fēnfù).
- #3,006醃ㄧㄢTo salt; to pickle; to cure meat or fish by salting or pickling; to marinate food in seasonings.
- #3,007棘ㄐㄧˊThorns or brambles; a jujube tree, especially one with thorns; a type of ancient weapon; a surname.
- #3,008曙ㄕㄨˋDaybreak; dawn; the light of the rising sun; pertaining to dawn.
- #3,009毋ㄨˊA function word meaning no or not; do not; don't; to not have; nobody; also a surname.
- #3,010悼ㄉㄠˋTo mourn or lament deeply; to grieve over someone's death; to pity or feel regret; to fear or be afraid.
- #3,011粵ㄩㄝˋCantonese; short name for Guangdong province; initial sentence-starting particle with no meaning.
- #3,012墮ㄉㄨㄛˋto fall; to sink; to degenerate; to ruin or destroy; to neglect or be negligent
- #3,013弗ㄈㄨˊNot; used in transliteration; to avert disaster and seek blessings.
- #3,014攸ㄧㄡAdverbial prefix indicating a distant or far place; a particle placed before a verb to indicate connection, similar to 'suǒ'; can also indicate a place or location.
- #3,015陡ㄉㄡˇSteep or precipitous; abrupt or sudden; closely or strictly.TOCFL Level 5
- #3,016燉ㄉㄨㄣˋTo stew food slowly over low heat; to boil food in a covered pot or jar; a strong fire.
- #3,017搗ㄉㄠˇTo pound or beat something; to hull grain; to attack or assault; to disturb or disrupt; to damage or destroy.
- #3,018刃ㄖㄣˋThe sharp edge of a blade or knife; a cutting edge; to kill or murder.
- #3,019萃ㄘㄨㄟˋTo gather or collect; dense or thick; grassy and flourishing; to rest or stop; weary or haggard.
- #3,020嘎ㄍㄚA short, loud sound; a cackling sound; describes something ill-tempered or mischievous.
- #3,021臀ㄊㄨㄣˊButtocks; hips; rump; the rear part of the body; also used for the bottom of an object.
- #3,022麟ㄌㄧㄣˊFemale of the mythical Chinese unicorn (qilin); a surname; a chapter title in the Book of Songs; a large male deer.
- #3,023滬ㄏㄨˋShort name for Shanghai; ancient bamboo fish weir.
- #3,024踴ㄩㄥˇTo leap or jump; to surge or rise rapidly, especially referring to prices or inflation.
- #3,025摯ㄓˋSincere, heartfelt; surname; archaic gift upon first meeting; fierce, cruel.
- #3,026蠅ㄧㄥˊA fly, a common insect known for its rapid reproduction and ability to spread disease; used as a classifier for flies.
- #3,027椰ㄧㄝˊCoconut palm tree; the fruit of the coconut palm; used in compounds related to coconuts.
- #3,028斧ㄈㄨˇA tool for chopping or hewing; a hatchet or axe; also used as a weapon or instrument of punishment in ancient times; to chop or hew with such a tool.TOCFL Level 5
- #3,029叩ㄎㄡˋTo knock or strike; to bump or touch; to ask or inquire; to kowtow or bow the head; to pull or hold.
- #3,030慷ㄎㄤGenerous; magnanimous; ardent; used in the word 慷慨 (kāngkǎi), meaning generous or vehement.
- #3,031蹄ㄊㄧˊHoof; the horny part of an animal's foot; pig's trotters; archaic trap for catching animals; to kick.
- #3,032絞ㄐㄧㄠˇTo twist strands into thread; to wring; to entangle; to hang by the neck; to turn or wind; a type of execution by hanging.
- #3,033儕ㄔㄞˊa companion; a peer; a person of the same kind; (archaic) to match; to pair up as spouses.
- #3,034咧ㄌㄧㄝˇTo draw back the corners of the mouth; to grin or grimace; a final particle similar to 'la' or 'na'.
- #3,035鈣ㄍㄞˋCalcium; a chemical element (Ca) that is an alkaline earth metal, essential for bones and teeth.TOCFL Level 5
- #3,036恤ㄒㄩˋTo sympathize; to feel anxious or worried; to give relief or aid; a surname.
- #3,037愣ㄌㄥˋTo stare blankly; to be in a daze or distracted; to be stunned; unexpectedly; rashly.
- #3,038筷ㄎㄨㄞˋChopsticks; a pair of eating utensils used for picking up food.TOCFL Novice 2
- #3,039軒ㄒㄩㄢA carriage, especially a curtained one for nobility; a high or tall structure; a pavilion with a view; also a surname.
- #3,040侃ㄎㄢˇTo chat cheerfully; to talk smoothly and fluently; upright and honest; amiable.
- #3,041釁ㄒㄧㄣˋTo smear with blood in sacrifice; a rift or quarrel; a bad omen; to stir or move.
- #3,042腥ㄒㄧㄥFishy smell; rank or strong-smelling; raw meat; foul or disgusting
- #3,043槓ㄍㄤˋA thick pole or bar; a gymnastic apparatus; a line used for marking or deleting; to sharpen a blade; to argue or dispute with others dispute.
- #3,044嘟ㄉㄨTo make a beeping or honking sound; to pout; the sound of a horn or engine.
- #3,045滷ㄌㄨˇto braise in soy-based broth; a cooking method using soy sauce, spices, and water to stew food until flavorful
- #3,046溉ㄍㄞˋTo irrigate; to pour water onto; to wash.
- #3,047箏ㄓㄥA Chinese plucked string instrument; a kite.
- #3,048耿ㄍㄥˇA surname; bright or brilliant; upright and honest; to shine; sad or sorrowful.
- #3,049遏ㄜˋTo restrain; to check; to hold back; to suppress; to stop; to curb; to prevent; to damage; a surname.
- #3,050靡ㄇㄧˇTo go with fashion; extravagant; to waste; not; without; to fall with the trend; beautiful; fine; delicate.
- #3,051噓ㄒㄩTo exhale slowly; to sigh or lament; to praise or flatter; to greet; to be smoked or scorched; a hushed sound or warning.
- #3,052吶ㄋㄚˋTo shout or yell; to stammer or speak haltingly; a battle cry; a sentence-final particle.
- #3,053鋁ㄌㄩˇAluminum; a light, silver-white, ductile metal used in alloys for aircraft, vehicles, and everyday items like foil and cookware.TOCFL Level 5
- #3,054篤ㄉㄨˇSincere; genuine; deep; true; (of an illness) serious; very; extremely.
- #3,055窟ㄎㄨA cave or hole; a dwelling or lair; a place where people or things gather or are mixed together.
- #3,056隋ㄙㄨㄟˊThe Sui dynasty (581–617 AD); a Chinese surname.
- #3,057嗽ㄙㄡˋTo cough; to clear the throat; to gargle or rinse the mouth with water.
- #3,058戳ㄔㄨㄛTo poke or stab with a sharp object; to stand something upright; a stamp or seal.
- #3,059鄙ㄅㄧˇTo despise or scorn; low or base; rustic; a self-deprecating term for oneself or one's place.
- #3,060駝ㄊㄨㄛˊCamel; hump or hunchbacked; to carry on the back; to bear.
- #3,061庶ㄕㄨˋOrdinary; numerous; pertaining to a concubine's child or wife; commoner (ancient); nearly; similar.
- #3,062鏽ㄒㄧㄡˋTo rust or become corroded; the process of oxidation on metal surfaces; to be respectful or reverent.
- #3,063抉ㄐㄩㄝˊTo pick out or select; to gouge or pluck out; to pierce or stab; to reveal or expose.
- #3,064鋸ㄐㄩˋA saw, a tool with teeth for cutting wood or metal; to cut with a saw; to mend pottery with a special tool.
- #3,065璋ㄓㄤA jade artifact or ornament; a jade tablet used in ancient ceremonies; a jade plaything given to male infants.
- #3,066僻ㄆㄧˋRemote; out of the way; secluded; eccentric; strange; unorthodox; evil; wicked.
- #3,067饗ㄒㄧㄤˇto host a banquet; to entertain guests with a feast; to enjoy or partake of something; a sacrificial rite or offering.
- #3,068壟ㄌㄨㄥˇA ridge of soil in a field for planting crops; a grave mound; a boundary ridge between fields.
- #3,069瀾ㄌㄢˊLarge waves; ripples on water; rice-washing water; overflowing water.
- #3,070棧ㄓㄢˋA pen for livestock; a wooden structure or walkway; a warehouse or inn; a surname.
- #3,071霄ㄒㄧㄠThe sky or firmament; clouds or mist in the high sky; night; a surname.
- #3,072薛ㄒㄩㄝA surname; a vassal state during the Zhou Dynasty; a type of marsh grass.
- #3,073磅ㄅㄤˋA scale or balance for weighing; to weigh something on a scale; a pound (unit of weight); a point (printing type size); (Taiwan) ream weight for paper.TOCFL Level 4
- #3,074潢ㄏㄨㄤˊA pond or lake; to dye paper; to mount scrolls or decorate rooms.
- #3,075瞥ㄆㄧㄝto glance quickly; to catch a brief glimpse; to appear suddenly; a quick look
- #3,076譏ㄐㄧTo ridicule or mock someone; to criticize sharply; to question or examine closely.
- #3,077蔗ㄓㄜˋSugar cane; often used as a shortened form of 甘蔗 (gānzhè).
- #3,078鞠ㄐㄩˊA surname; a leather ball used in ancient sports; to bend or bow; to raise or nourish; to interrogate; chrysanthemum (Taiwan usage).
- #3,079曖ㄞˋDim; obscure; unclear; vague; dubious; clandestine; not bright; not open.
- #3,080膳ㄕㄢˋMeals; provisions or food prepared for eating; to prepare or offer food; to present a meal to someone.
- #3,081豁ㄏㄨㄛˋTo open up or clear; to exempt or remit; to crack or slit; to sacrifice or stake all; to play a finger-guessing game; a wide mountain valley.
- #3,082瀏ㄌㄧㄡˊClear; bright; deep (of water); swift (of wind or water); whistling.
- #3,083汲ㄐㄧˊTo draw water from a well; to absorb; a surname.
- #3,084丑ㄔㄡˇugly; shameful; disgraceful; clown; comedian; traditional Chinese opera role; second of the twelve earthly branches; surname Chou
- #3,085爍ㄕㄨㄛˋTo shine brightly; luminous; to glitter or sparkle; to melt or fuse; to burn or scorch; hot or scorching.
- #3,086翹ㄑㄧㄠˋTo raise or lift up; outstanding; to stick up or tilt; to run away or sneak off.TOCFL Level 5
- #3,087瀰ㄇㄧˊOverflowing or brimming with liquid; full of water; to fill up.
- #3,088驢ㄌㄩˊDonkey; an ass; also used figuratively to mean clumsy or foolish.TOCFL Level 5
- #3,089挹ㄧˋto bale out; to decant liquids; to draw or scoop liquid; to pull or draw back; to yield or give way; to praise or commend.
- #3,090靴ㄒㄩㄝBoots; footwear that covers the foot and extends up the leg.TOCFL Level 4
- #3,091咎ㄐㄧㄡˋfault; blame; to punish; calamity; misfortune; error; mistake; a surname; a large drum.
- #3,092札ㄓㄚˊA thin piece of wood used for writing in ancient times; a letter or note; a kind of official document; a plague; armor plates.
- #3,093兢ㄐㄧㄥTo be fearful; apprehensive; cautious; wary; careful.
- #3,094疵ㄘA flaw or blemish; a defect or fault; to criticize or find fault with someone.
- #3,095寇ㄎㄡˋbandit; enemy; to invade; to plunder; a surname
- #3,096帖ㄊㄧㄝˇTo paste or stick something; to obey or submit; appropriate or suitable; an invitation or notice; a rubbing from an inscription.
- #3,097閥ㄈㄚˊA powerful family or group; a clique; a person or family with influence; a valve (loanword).
- #3,098樟ㄓㄤCamphor tree; camphor laurel; a type of evergreen tree whose wood and leaves are aromatic and yield camphor; its wood is used for construction and carving.
- #3,099鉤ㄍㄡA hook or curved object for catching or hanging; to hook; to sew or crochet; a check mark; a type of ancient weapon; a curved writing stroke.
- #3,100朽ㄒㄧㄡˇRotten; decayed; to rot or decay; worn out; ruined; to wear away or perish.
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.