Learn Animals Common Actions in Cantonese 動物常見行為

Master animal action verbs in Cantonese! Learn how to say bark (吠), fly (飛), swim (游), bite (咬), and other animal behaviors.

These action verbs help you describe pet behavior, tell stories about animals, and understand Cantonese expressions. Essential for pet owners and animal lovers in Cantonese-speaking communities.

Includes native speaker audio, Jyutping, and video examples demonstrating natural usage.

40 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
tiu4
跳
jumping
muk6
沐
yuk6
浴
bathing
sai2
洗
zou2
澡
washing
cung1
沖
loeng4
涼
showering
cim4
潛
seoi2
水
diving
wu1
嗚
purr
miu1
喵
meow
hau4
吼
growl
ngaau5
咬
bite
mou4
模
fong2
仿
mimicking
wat6
滑
coeng4
翔
gliding
woi3
餵
sik6
食
feeding
so1
梳
lei5
理
grooming
da2
打
dau3
鬥
fighting
giu3
叫
calling
cin1
遷
sai1
徙
migrating
paau4
跑
running
fei1
飛
flying
jau4
游
seoi2
水
swimming
zi6
食
eating
jam2
飲
seoi2
水
drinking
fan3
瞓
gaau3
覺
sleeping
daa2
打
lip6
獵
hunting
waan2
玩
playing
gaau1
交
pui3
配
mating
waat3
挖
digging
paa4
爬
climbing
zong6
藏
hiding
coeng3
唱
go1
歌
singing
camouflaging
nesting
preening
roosting
fai6
吠
bark
building
hatching
laying eggs
sik1
螫
sting
wag its tail
marking territory

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 animals common actions words

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After mastering animals common actions 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

Pets 寵物 Farm Animals 家畜 Wild Animals 野生動物 Marine Animals 海洋生物 Birds 鳥類 Insects and Bugs 昆蟲同小虫 Reptiles and Amphibians 爬蟲同兩棲動物 Animal Body Parts 動物身體部位 Animals Common Actions 動物常見行為
Quick Facts
  • 📚 40 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 80 minutes
  • 🎬 29 words with video examples

Why Learn Animals Common Actions in Cantonese?

Understanding animals common actions-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 40 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used animals common actions 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)

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