Learn Size and Amount in Cantonese 大小同數量

Learn to express size and quantity in Cantonese! From big (大) and small (細), to many (多) and few (少), master the essential adjectives for describing dimensions and amounts.

These words are crucial for shopping, ordering food, giving directions, and everyday descriptions. Whether you're buying clothes in Causeway Bay or ordering dim sum in Yau Ma Tei, you'll use these words constantly.

Each word comes with native Cantonese pronunciation, Jyutping romanization, and video examples showing authentic usage in Hong Kong and Guangdong contexts.

6 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
taai3
大
big
sai3
細
small
sai3
細
little
dit1
啲
more, -er
gei2
幾
few, a
taai3
大
large

How to Use This Vocabulary List

  1. Listen First: Click the button to hear native Cantonese pronunciation
  2. See It in Context: Click the icon (when available) to watch video clips showing how native speakers use this word in real conversations
  3. Practice Daily: Try to use 2 new words each day in your Cantonese conversations
  4. Create Sentences: Don't just memorize - create your own sentences using these size and amount words

Related Cantonese Learning Topics

After mastering size and amount 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.

Related Categories

Colors 顏色 Appearance and Quality 外觀同質素 Size and Amount 大小同數量 Sensations and Emotions 感覺同情感 Price and Speed 價格同速度 Difficulty 難易度
Quick Facts
  • 📚 6 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 20 minutes
  • 🎬 6 words with video examples

Why Learn Size and Amount in Cantonese?

Understanding size and amount-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 6 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used size and amount terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:

  • Jyutping romanization - showing you exactly how to pronounce each word
  • Audio pronunciation - recorded by native Cantonese speakers
  • Video examples - see and hear the words used in authentic contexts (where available)

Start your Cantonese learning journey with GoCantonese and discover how easy and fun it can be to master size and amount vocabulary! Our interactive tools and real-world examples make learning Cantonese engaging and effective.