Learn Asia and Pacific in Cantonese 亞太地區

Master Asian country and city names in Cantonese! Learn how to say China (中國), Japan (日本), Korea (韓國), and other regional places.

Geography vocabulary is essential for discussing travel, business, international news, and cultural topics. Particularly relevant for Hong Kong's role as an Asian hub.

Includes native audio, Jyutping, and examples from travel and news contexts.

23 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
bak1
ging1
Beijing
ou3
hak1
laan4
Auckland
maan6
gu3
Bangkok
gat1
lung4
po1
Kuala Lumpur
san1
gaa1
bak1
Singapore City
sau2
ji5
Seoul
dung1
ging1
Tokyo
sai1
西
on1
Xi'an
toi4
waan1
Taiwan
gau2
lung4
Kowloon
hoeng1
gong2
Hong Kong
gwong2
zau1
Guangzhou
aa3
zau1
Asia
san1
sai1
西
laam4
New Zealand
ou3
zau1
Australia
joet6
naam4
Vietnam
taai3
gwok3
Thailand
maa5
loi4
sai1
西
aa3
Malaysia
san1
gaa1
bak1
Singapore
jan3
dou6
India
hon4
gwok3
South Korea
jat6
bun2
Japan
zung1
gwok3
China

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 asia and pacific words

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After mastering asia and pacific 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.

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Quick Facts
  • 📚 23 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 50 minutes
  • 🎬 23 words with video examples

Why Learn Asia and Pacific in Cantonese?

Understanding asia and pacific-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 23 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used asia and pacific 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)

Start your Cantonese learning journey with GoCantonese and discover how easy and fun it can be to master asia and pacific vocabulary! Our interactive tools and real-world examples make learning Cantonese engaging and effective.