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
1651 laap6 wax
1652 cuk1 an alternative form for 促, to hurry
1653 caa4 to apply (paint etc) ...
1654 fung6 a male phoenix ...
1655 san4 morning
1656 bei3 lifetime ...
1657 dit6 order ...
1658 lo5 egg ...
1659 syu6 office ...
1660 tai2 private savings ...
1661 jim4 flame ...
1662 taan1 shoal
1663 si1 to filter ...
1664 keoi1 to expel ...
1665 hap6 gorge
1666 saa2 dialectal equivalent of 什么shénme [什么], what
1667 sau6 long life ...
1668 jik6 to translate ...
1669 cam1 to immerse ...
1670 cyun4 spring (small stream) ...
1671 mou2 hat ...
1672
1673 zi6 to await ...
1674 goeng1 border ...
1675 kei4 chess
1676 tik1 an alternative form for 忒, excessive ...
1677 lau6 to leak ...
1678 gun3 rank first ...
1679 nyun6 tender ...
1680 稿gou2 manuscript ...
1681 hip6 flank (the side of one's torso) ...
1682 seon3 the tongue of a snake
1683 lou4 firm ...
1684 bun6 to betray ...
1685 sit6 to suffer a loss
1686 ngou3 obscure ...
1687 meng5 ring
1688 ling5 mountain range ...
1689 joeng4 sheep ...
1690 pang4 by
1691 gwaan3 habit ...
1692 tong4 dyke ...
1693 kui3 to draw ...
1694 jung4 to melt ...
1695 haau3 yeast ...
1696 pun4 basin ...
1697 sik3 tin (chemistry) ...
1698 miu2 temple ...
1699 dung3 (adjective) (of beverage) Iced
1700 sip3 to take in ...