Cantonese Word Popularity Insights

Understanding the popularity of Cantonese words can significantly enhance your language learning journey. By focusing on the most commonly used words, you can quickly build a practical vocabulary that improves your ability to communicate effectively in everyday situations. This knowledge not only streamlines your learning process but also deepens your cultural understanding by connecting you with the words that are most relevant in daily Cantonese conversations.

Popularity Cantonese English Pronounce
1 dik1 of ...
2 jat1 one ...
3 si6 is
4 zoi6 (located) at ...
5 fau2 same as否 (dated used in old text only), not ...
6 liu4 (modal particle intensifying preceding clause) ...
7 jau6 also ...
8 wo4 and
9 jan4 man ...
10 ze5 this ...
11 zung1 within ...
12 taai3 an alternative form for the word太, too
13 wai6 because of ...
14 soeng6 on top ...
15 go3 individual ...
16 gwok3 country ...
17 ngo5 I ...
18 jyu5 to use ...
19 jiu3 important ...
20 deng6 -ly ...
21 to1 he or him ...
22 si4 o'clock ...
23 loi6 to greet and welcome guests
24 jung6 to use ...
25 mun4 suffix for plural form
26 sang1 to be born ...
27 dou3 to (a place) ...
28 zok3 to do ...
29 ceot1 to go out ...
30 zau6 at once ...
31 fan6 fraction ...
32 wu1 (literary) Oh! ...
33 deoi3 right ...
34 seng4 to succeed ...
35 wui6 a moment (Taiwan pr. for this sense is [huǐ]) ...
36 ho2 can ...
37 zyu2 owner ...
38 fat3 to send out ...
39 nin4 year
40 dung6 (of sth) to move ...
41 tung4 and
42 gung1 work ...
43 jaa5 also ...
44 toi4 name of a constellation
45 haa6 down ...
46 gwo3 (experienced action marker) ...
47 zi2 (noun suffix) ...
48 syut3 to speak ...
49 caan2 to give birth ...
50 zung3 to grow ...