Learn common fruit names in Cantonese! From apple (蘋果) and banana (香蕉) to orange (橙) and watermelon (西瓜), master essential vocabulary for markets and restaurants.
Fruits play a major role in Cantonese culture - as healthy snacks, desserts, gifts, and symbols in festivals. These words help you shop at wet markets, order at cha chaan tengs, and understand menus across Hong Kong.
Includes native audio, Jyutping, and video examples from real markets and dining situations.
| Cantonese | English | Pronounce |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ||
| banana | ||
|
dang3
橙
|
orange | |
| grape | ||
|
lei2
梨
|
pear | |
|
tou4
桃
|
peach | |
| cherry | ||
|
gwaa1
瓜
|
melon |
After mastering common fruits 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 common fruits-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 common fruits terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:
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