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
1801 tou2 to spit ...
1802 maang6 first month of a season ...
1803 wat1 bent ...
1804 keoi4 big ...
1805 joeng5 to look up
1806 miu6 clever ...
1807 sik1 (adjective) (of period of time) 1. old or past (e.g. old day = "惜日"); (adverb) Too bad than…
1808 zaat6 sickness ...
1809 pik1 law ...
1810 han2 fierce ...
1811 zoeng3 dropsical ...
1812 haai4 harmonious ...
1813 paau1 to throw ...
1814 wai6 hey, an interjection to call for attention ...
1815 mei4 bacteria ...
1816 song1 mulberry tree ...
1817 li1 indistinct ...
1818 seoi1 to decline ...
1819 maa4 used in transliteration, such as in 'lama'
1820 gong1 mound ...
1821
1822 sam3 to seep ...
1823 dou6 to steal ...
1824 zoeng1 dirty
1825 laai6 to depend on ...
1826 tim4 sweet ...
1827 cou4 class or grade ...
1828 yut6 to read
1829 lai6 strict ...
1830 gei1 muscle
1831 ging2 hydrocarbon
1832 hong6 lane ...
1833 ngai6 firm and resolute ...
1834 wai6 latitude ...
1835 zok6 yesterday ...
1836 ngai6 fake
1837 zyu2 to cook ...
1838 zing3 disease ...
1839 daap3 to put up ...
1840 ding1 nail ...
1841 hang4 stalk ...
1842 lung5 large box ...
1843 taan1 to sigh ...
1844 lun4 imperial edict
1845 huk6 ruthless ...
1846
1847 tau1 to steal ...
1848 gung1 a bow (weapon) M: 张zhāng [张] ...
1849 jeoi1 cone ...
1850 hang4 always