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
sou3
數
hok6
學
mathematics
fo1
科
hok6
學
science
man4
文
hok6
學
literature
lik6
歷
si2
史
history
dei6
地
lei5
理
geography
mat6
物
lei5
理
physics
faa3
化
hok6
學
chemistry
sang1
生
mat6
物
biology
din6
電
nou5
腦
fo1
科
hok6
學
computer science
gung1
工
cing4
程
hok6
學
engineering
ging1
經
zai3
濟
hok6
學
economics
kui2
會
gai3
計
accounting
jam1
音
ngok6
樂
music
ngai6
藝
seot6
術
art
tai2
體
yuk6
育
physical education
se5
社
wui6
會
fo1
科
hok6
學
social studies
sam1
心
lei5
理
hok6
學
psychology
se5
社
wui6
會
hok6
學
sociology
faat3
法
leot6
律
law
zit3
哲
hok6
學
philosophy
jyu5
語
jin4
言
hok6
學
linguistics
jan4
人
leoi6
類
hok6
學
anthropology
mei5
美
seot1
術
fine arts
business studies
political science
environmental science
media studies
religious studies
architecture
nursing

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.