Master vocabulary for discussing price and speed in Cantonese! Learn words like expensive (貴), cheap (平), fast (快), and slow (慢) - essential for shopping, transportation, and daily life.
These practical adjectives are invaluable when negotiating prices at markets, discussing transportation options, or commenting on service speed at restaurants in Hong Kong and Guangzhou.
Each term includes native speaker pronunciation, Jyutping romanization, and real-world video examples demonstrating authentic usage in Cantonese-speaking regions.
| Cantonese | English | Pronounce |
|---|---|---|
|
ping4
平
|
cheap | |
|
gwai3
貴
|
expensive | |
|
faai3
快
|
fast | |
|
maan6
慢
|
slow |
After mastering price and speed vocabulary, you might want to explore other essential Cantonese vocabulary categories to expand your language skills further. Check out our complete vocabulary collection to discover more themed word lists.
Understanding price and speed-related vocabulary is essential for anyone learning Cantonese, whether you're planning to visit Hong Kong, communicate with Cantonese-speaking friends and family, or immerse yourself in Cantonese culture through films, TV shows, and music.
These 4 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used price and speed terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:
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