Learn Subjects in Cantonese 學科

Learn academic subject names in Cantonese! Master how to say math (數學), English (英文), Chinese (中文), history (歷史), and other school subjects.

Subject names are essential for discussing school curriculum, planning study schedules, and understanding Hong Kong's education system. Perfect for students, parents, and educators.

Each subject includes native pronunciation, Jyutping, and practical usage examples.

30 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
fo1
hok6
science
mei5
seot1
fine arts
jan4
leoi6
hok6
anthropology
jyu5
jin4
hok6
linguistics
zit3
hok6
philosophy
faat3
leot6
law
se5
wui6
hok6
sociology
sam1
lei5
hok6
psychology
se5
wui6
fo1
hok6
social studies
tai2
yuk6
physical education
ngai6
seot6
art
jam1
ngok6
music
ging1
zai3
hok6
economics
gung1
cing4
hok6
engineering
din6
nou5
fo1
hok6
computer science
sang1
mat6
biology
faa3
hok6
chemistry
mat6
lei5
physics
dei6
lei5
geography
kui2
gai3
accounting
lik6
si2
history
sou3
hok6
mathematics
man4
hok6
literature
political science
nursing
architecture
religious studies
media studies
environmental science
business studies

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 subjects words

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Quick Facts
  • 📚 30 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 60 minutes
  • 🎬 23 words with video examples

Why Learn Subjects in Cantonese?

Understanding subjects-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 subjects 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 subjects vocabulary! Our interactive tools and real-world examples make learning Cantonese engaging and effective.