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.
| Cantonese | English | Pronounce |
|---|---|---|
|
paau4
跑
|
running | |
|
tiu4
跳
|
jumping | |
|
fei1
飛
|
flying | |
| swimming | ||
|
zi6
食
|
eating | |
| drinking | ||
| sleeping | ||
| hunting | ||
|
waan2
玩
|
playing | |
| mating | ||
|
waat3
挖
|
digging | |
|
paa4
爬
|
climbing | |
|
zong6
藏
|
hiding | |
| migrating | ||
| singing | ||
|
giu3
叫
|
calling | |
| fighting | ||
| grooming | ||
| feeding | ||
| gliding | ||
| mimicking | ||
|
ngaau5
咬
|
bite | |
|
hau4
吼
|
growl | |
|
miu1
喵
|
meow | |
|
wu1
嗚
|
purr | |
| diving | ||
| showering | ||
| washing | ||
| bathing | ||
| building | ||
| marking territory | ||
| laying eggs | ||
| hatching | ||
| camouflaging | ||
| nesting | ||
| preening | ||
| roosting | ||
|
fai6
吠
|
bark | |
|
sik1
螫
|
sting | |
| wag its tail |
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.
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:
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