The Most Common Traditional Chinese Characters
Traditional characters ranked 4,601–4,700 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 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), 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.