Express your feelings naturally in Cantonese! Learn essential adjectives for describing emotions and physical sensations - from happy (開心) to sad (傷心), hot (熱) to cold (凍).
Emotional vocabulary is at the heart of meaningful conversations. Whether you're sharing your feelings with friends, describing how you feel at a restaurant, or expressing sympathy, these words help you connect authentically with Cantonese speakers.
Includes native audio pronunciation, Jyutping, and video clips showing real emotional expressions in Cantonese films and conversations.
| Cantonese | English | Pronounce |
|---|---|---|
| happy | ||
|
jit6
熱
|
hot | |
|
dung3
凍
|
cold | |
| crazy | ||
| excited | ||
| sad | ||
|
gui6
癐
|
tired |
After mastering sensations and emotions 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 sensations and emotions-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 7 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used sensations and emotions terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:
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