Cantonese Word Popularity Insights

Understanding the popularity of Cantonese words can significantly enhance your language learning journey. By focusing on the most commonly used words, you can quickly build a practical vocabulary that improves your ability to communicate effectively in everyday situations. This knowledge not only streamlines your learning process but also deepens your cultural understanding by connecting you with the words that are most relevant in daily Cantonese conversations.

Popularity Cantonese English Pronounce
1551 naau6 noisy ...
1552 jiu5 to disturb ...
1553 zi2 purple ...
1554 zaan3 to patronize ...
1555 saa1 sand ...
1556 hei3 trick ...
1557 sai6 an alternative form for 逝, to pass away
1558 diu3 suspend
1559 tou4 pottery ...
1560 fat6 to cut down ...
1561 liu6 to treat ...
1562 ping3 bottle
1563 po2 grandmother ...
1564 bei3 (tool) Machine arm
1565 fu2 to comfort ...
1566 mou4 an alternative form for 摹, to imitate
1567 jan5 to bear ...
1568 haa1 frogs ...
1569 hung1 chest ...
1570 leon4 neighbor ...
1571 ngau5 accidental ...
1572 zai1 to crowd in ...
1573 hei3 give up
1574 gung2 secure ...
1575 pou2 a specific type of shop
1576 jyu5 breast ...
1577 cou4 trough ...
1578 sung1 loose ...
1579 jan4 humane ...
1580 gat1 lucky ...
1581 dang6 surname Deng ...
1582 jung4 to smelt ...
1583 laan6 soft ...
1584 zyun1 brick M: 块kuài [块] ...
1585 zou1 to hire ...
1586 cim1 to sign one's name ...
1587 wu1 a crow ...
1588 laam6 warship ...
1589 bun6 (preposition) Be with (someone)
1590 gwaa1 melon ...
1591 bing2 third of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干shítiāngān [十天干] ...
1592 zaam6 temporary ...
1593 cou3 dry ...
1594 pou2 chart ...
1595 zoeng6 oak ...
1596 hyun1 warm ...
1597 lau5 willow ...
1598 paai4 mahjong tile ...
1599 joeng1 shoots ...
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