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
1001 tyut3 an alternative form for 脫,to strip
1002 ling4 quick ...
1003 tou4 way ...
1004 mit6 to extinguish or put out ...
1005 coi3 to compete ...
1006 ziu6 to call together ...
1007 kwai3 an alternative form for 愧, ashamed
1008 gu2 drum M: 通tòng [通] ...
1009 bo3 broadcast
1010 pun2 plate ...
1011 coi4 to cut out (as a dress) ...
1012 him2 danger ...
1013 hong1 healthy ...
1014 wai4 -ism ...
1015 luk6 diary ...
1016 kwan5 germ ...
1017 tyun4 used as a quanitifier
1018 koi3 to surpass ...
1019 waang6 perverse ...
1020 hai6 to connect ...
1021 si1 personal ...
1022 fu4 mark ...
1023 nou5 to exert ...
1024 tong4 (main) hall ...
1025 wik6 field ...
1026 tong2 sweets ...
1027 coeng1 gun ...
1028 jeon6 to moisten ...
1029 fuk1 width ...
1030 haai1 laughter ...
1031 ging2 unexpectedly ...
1032 zaak6 wetlands
1033 nou5 brain
1034 joeng5 soil ...
1035 taan4 carbon
1036 ngau2 an alternative form for 嘔, to vomit ...
1037 zak1 side
1038 pin3 (noun) (of measuring character) Time (e.g. one time, two time)
1039 jaai6 stockade
1040 gon1 dry
1041 gam2 to dare ...
1042 caak1 penetrate
1043 ok3 (adjective) 1. mean; 2. ruthless
1044 luk6 an alternative form for 錄, to record
1045 je4 part of a place name
1046 ting4 main hall ...
1047 naap6 to receive ...
1048 jyu4 to go ...
1049 sak1 to stop up ...
1050 zit3 to break ...