Master insect vocabulary in Cantonese! Learn names for bugs like mosquito (蚊), ant (螞蟻), butterfly (蝴蝶), and bee (蜜蜂) for everyday situations.
Insect terms are useful for discussing household issues, nature, and seasonal topics. Essential for describing what you see in parks, at home, or during summer in subtropical Hong Kong.
Each insect name includes native audio, Jyutping, and video examples showing authentic usage.
| Cantonese | English | Pronounce |
|---|---|---|
| housefly | ||
|
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蚊
|
mosquito | |
| ant | ||
| cockroach | ||
| butterfly | ||
| honeybee | ||
| dragonfly | ||
| spider | ||
| grasshopper | ||
| praying mantis | ||
| wasp | ||
| caterpillar | ||
| centipede | ||
| firefly | ||
| locust | ||
| stink bug | ||
| ladybug | ||
| termite | ||
| tick | ||
| flea | ||
| bedbug | ||
|
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蛾
|
moth | |
| beetle | ||
| earthworm | ||
| fruit fly | ||
| aphid | ||
| silverfish | ||
| boll weevil | ||
| gnat | ||
| earwig |
After mastering insects and bugs 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 insects and bugs-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 30 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used insects and bugs terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:
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