Learn Movie Genres in Cantonese 電影類型

Master movie genres vocabulary in Cantonese! This comprehensive guide features 20 essential Cantonese words related to movie genres, complete with audio pronunciation and real-life video examples.

Learning movie genres 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.

20 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
fo1
waan6
pin3
sci-fi
sai1
西
bou6
pin3
western
gei3
luk6
pin3
documentary
dung6
zok3
pin3
action movie
oi3
cing4
pin3
romance
kek6
cing4
pin3
drama
hung2
bou6
ping3
horror movie
ging2
fei2
pin3
gangster movie
siu3
pin2
comedy
kaa1
tung1
pin2
cartoon
jat6
bun2
dung6
waa2
Japanime
dung6
waa2
anime
foreign film
fantasy
mystery
thriller
musical
biography
historical
war movie

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 movie genres words

Related Cantonese Learning Topics

After mastering movie genres 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.

Related Categories

Quick Facts
  • 📚 20 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 40 minutes
  • 🎬 12 words with video examples

Why Learn Movie Genres in Cantonese?

Understanding movie genres-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 20 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used movie genres 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 movie genres vocabulary! Our interactive tools and real-world examples make learning Cantonese engaging and effective.