Learn Quantitative Classifiers in Cantonese 數量量詞

Master quantitative classifiers vocabulary in Cantonese! This comprehensive guide features 7 essential Cantonese words related to quantitative classifiers, complete with audio pronunciation and real-life video examples.

Learning quantitative classifiers 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.

7 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
yat1
dim2
A little bit (for uncountable nouns)
jat1
se1
Some (for an unspecified amount of objects, abstract nouns)
yat1
deoi3
A pair (for couples, pairs of objects)
yat1
baan1
A group/class (for groups of people, classes)
jat1
paai4
A row (for rows of objects)
jat1
cang4
A floor/layer (for floors of a building, layers)
One (for rooms, houses)

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 quantitative classifiers words

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

Why Learn Quantitative Classifiers in Cantonese?

Understanding quantitative classifiers-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 7 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used quantitative classifiers 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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