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
1901 se3 to unload ...
1902 pun3 to abandon ...
1903 zoeng6 weaponry ...
1904 pui4 to accompany ...
1905 jiu4 handsome ...
1906
1907 hong4 surname Hang ...
1908 zuk3 to clutch ...
1909 tou5 belly ...
1910 piu1 to float ...
1911 piu3 elegant ...
1912 sau2 to search ...
1913 ngaa4 part of an ancient name of a place
1914 kwan1 descendant ...
1915 hei1 to take unfair advantage of ...
1916 long2 a young man ...
1917 zap1 juice ...
1918
1919 siu1 miserable ...
1920 jau4 post (office) ...
1921 ngaa5 elegant ...
1922 sik1 decoration ...
1923 si1 corpse
1924 jin3 swallow
1925 cin1 to move ...
1926 jan1 marriage connections ...
1927 saat3 to let go ...
1928 fu6 to go ...
1929 jin3 a feast ...
1930 zaai3 debt M: 笔bǐ [笔] ...
1931 zoeng3 covering veil ...
1932 faan4 to feel vexed ...
1933 baan1 spot ...
1934 zi2 imperial decree ...
1935 ling4 (small) bell M: 只zhī [只]
1936 seon4 alcohol ...
1937 dung2 to supervise ...
1938 姿zi1 beauty ...
1939 co4 chick ...
1940 bing2 round flat cake ...
1941 fu6 tutor ...
1942 to2 suitable ...
1943 fuk1 abdomen ...
1944 caak3 to tear open ...
1945 tung2 to stab ...
1946 jau6 to knead ...
1947 din6 sediment ...
1948 jin4 worthy or virtuous person ...
1949 waai1 askew ...
1950 pou4 grape ...