Learn General Terms in Cantonese 一般術語

Master general terms vocabulary in Cantonese! This comprehensive guide features 8 essential Cantonese words related to general terms, complete with audio pronunciation and real-life video examples.

Learning general terms vocabulary is crucial for everyday conversations in Cantonese. Whether you're a beginner or advancing your Cantonese skills, these words will help you express yourself naturally in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and other Cantonese-speaking regions.

Learning Tip: Practice each word's pronunciation using the audio button , then watch real usage examples by clicking the video icon to see how native speakers use these words in context.

8 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
gwok3
country
gwok3
gaa1
country
sai1
西
jan4
Westerner
tong4
jan4
gaai1
Chinatown
waa4
jan4
Chinese
tong4
jan4
Chinese
waa4
jeoi6
Chinese
waa4
kiu4
Chinese

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 general terms words

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After mastering general terms 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
  • 📚 8 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 20 minutes
  • 🎬 8 words with video examples

Why Learn General Terms in Cantonese?

Understanding general terms-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 8 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used general terms 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)

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