Dive into marine life vocabulary in Cantonese! Learn names for sea creatures like fish (魚), shark (鯊魚), dolphin (海豚), and crab (蟹) - essential for seafood-loving Hong Kong!
Marine vocabulary is particularly important in Cantonese culture due to Hong Kong's coastal location and love of seafood. Perfect for ordering at restaurants, visiting markets, or discussing ocean life.
Each word features native audio pronunciation, Jyutping, and real-world video examples from markets and dining contexts.
| Cantonese | English | Pronounce |
|---|---|---|
| dolphin | ||
| shark | ||
| whale | ||
| octopus | ||
| jellyfish | ||
| starfish | ||
| seahorse | ||
| lobster | ||
|
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蟹
|
crab | |
| squid | ||
| coral | ||
| swordfish | ||
| tuna | ||
| sea urchin | ||
| penguin | ||
| manatee | ||
| great white shark | ||
| sea lion | ||
| sea turtle | ||
| seal | ||
| clownfish | ||
| manta ray | ||
| walrus | ||
| moray eel | ||
| narwhal | ||
| anglerfish | ||
| blue whale | ||
| hammerhead shark | ||
| orca |
After mastering marine animals 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 marine animals-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 29 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used marine animals terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:
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