Master essential action verbs in Cantonese! Learn everyday verbs like eat (食), drink (飲), go (去), come (嚟), buy (買), and see (睇) - the building blocks of Cantonese conversation.
These high-frequency verbs appear in countless daily situations. Whether you're ordering food, giving directions, making plans, or telling stories, these verbs form the core of natural Cantonese communication.
Includes native audio pronunciation, Jyutping, and extensive video examples showing real usage in Hong Kong contexts.
| Cantonese | English | Pronounce |
|---|---|---|
|
zi6
食
|
eat | |
|
jam3
飲
|
drink | |
|
dim2
點
|
order | |
| pay | ||
|
zyu2
煮
|
cook | |
|
soeng6
上
|
serve | |
|
zo6
坐
|
sit | |
|
ting2
等
|
wait | |
|
ding6
訂
|
reserve | |
|
zau2
走
|
leave | |
| recommend | ||
|
daai3
帶
|
bring |
After mastering common actions 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 actions-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 12 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used common actions terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:
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