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
3001 jung3 part of a place name
3002 lam4 continued rain ...
3003 zhuan4 compose
3004 zuk1 congee ...
3005 cung4 insect
3006 zi1 (onom.) creaking or groaning ...
3007 hong2 generous ...
3008 sim4 eaves ...
3009 kei4 rare and precious
3010 lei2 jasmine
3011 maat6 socks
3012 paau3 leopard ...
3013
3014 jap1 city ...
3015 pik1 to open (a door) ...
3016 駿zeon3 spirited horse ...
3017 dang3 bench ...
3018 hyun1 clamor ...
3019 mei6 flatter ...
3020 haap6 to coerce ...
3021 ng6 meet
3022 dou2 to observe ...
3023 jyu6 to implore ...
3024 taai5 helm ...
3025 ngak1 an alternative form for 阨, in distress
3026 ngaan6 wild goose ...
3027 soi2 gills of fish
3028 syu3 insertion point in acupuncture ...
3029 zoek6 to chew ...
3030 ling6 to look distracted ...
3031 jau1 tug
3032 waa4 birch
3033
3034 ceon2 stupid
3035
3036 got3 phonetic ga (used in rendering Tibetan and Mongolian sounds) ...
3037 ci4 slacken
3038 haai6 lax ...
3039 gaan2 mountain stream ...
3040
3041 san1 fuel ...
3042 mok6 lonesome ...
3043 zang1 to detest ...
3044 jung4 generic term for weapons (old) ...
3045 zin1 felt (fabric) ...
3046 ziu2 pond ...
3047 zaa2 to blink
3048 wong4 sulfur ...
3049 nau5 button ...
3050 lo4 gong