Discover wild animal vocabulary in Cantonese! From tiger (老虎) and lion (獅子) to elephant (大象) and monkey (猴子), learn to discuss wildlife and nature.
Wild animal names enrich your ability to discuss nature documentaries, visit zoos in Hong Kong, and understand Cantonese literature and idioms that reference animals.
Includes native Cantonese pronunciation, Jyutping romanization, and video examples showing authentic usage in various contexts.
| Cantonese | English | Pronounce |
|---|---|---|
|
si1
獅
|
lion | |
|
zoeng6
象
|
elephant | |
|
fu2
虎
|
tiger | |
|
paau3
豹
|
leopard | |
| giraffe | ||
| rhinoceros | ||
| hippopotamus | ||
| zebra | ||
|
hung4
熊
|
bear | |
|
long4
狼
|
wolf | |
| fox | ||
| chimpanzee | ||
| kangaroo | ||
| panda | ||
| moose | ||
|
luk6
鹿
|
deer | |
| cheetah | ||
| coyote | ||
| jaguar | ||
| panther | ||
| gorilla | ||
| orangutan | ||
| koala | ||
| sloth | ||
| anteater | ||
| armadillo | ||
| hyena | ||
| meerkat | ||
| warthog | ||
| wildebeest | ||
| buffalo | ||
| elk | ||
| bison | ||
| lynx | ||
| snow leopard | ||
| polar bear |
After mastering wild 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 wild 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 36 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used wild animals terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:
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