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
1951 dau1 to throw
1952 fai1 badge ...
1953 hou6 grand ...
1954 on3/ ngon1 amine ...
1955 zin2 air cushion
1956 ngong5 to lift ...
1957 dong3 to arrange
1958 laam5 to look at ...
1959 taam1 greedy
1960 wai3 to comfort ...
1961 mut6 to smear ...
1962 zoek3 silk strings tied to the end of an arrow
1963 pang4 to gallop ...
1964 loeng4 beam of roof ...
1965 wong1 expanse of water ...
1966 fong2 absentminded ...
1967 nok6 to consent ...
1968 goeng1 ginger
1969 ji6 adoptive ...
1970 baan2 board
1971 lyut6 inferior ...
1972 耀jiu6 brilliant ...
1973 mou4 to accuse falsely ...
1974 gaau2 to disturb ...
1975 fan1 muddle-headed ...
1976 jing4 full ...
1977
1978 kiu4 tall ...
1979 kai1 stream
1980 ke4 to ride (an animal or bike) ...
1981 cung4 cluster ...
1982 lou4 (old) rice vessel ...
1983 yu6 reputation
1984 zi1 to consult ...
1985 mun6 bored ...
1986 ping4 (standing) screen ...
1987 gaa3 to harness ...
1988 loeng5 two (colloquial equivalent of 两个) ...
1989 ng6 realize
1990 laam6 cable ...
1991 zaak6 to take ...
1992 zaak6 to toss ...
1993 nei6 pastry ...
1994 pou3 an alternative form for 鋪, shop ...
1995 po2 rather ...
1996 waan6 fantasy ...
1997 wai6 favor ...
1998 bing3 handle or shaft (of an axe etc) ...
1999 gaai1 beautiful ...
2000 caam2 miserable ...