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
1151 gaam3 Imperial offices or academies ...
1152 bou6 to catch ...
1153 teoi4 submissive
1154 wu2 huqin ...
1155 buk6 exposed
1156 got3 to cut ...
1157 syu4 different ...
1158 gwaan3 an alternative for 慣, habit
1159 sik1 to explain ...
1160 tok3 prop ...
1161 ci4 word ...
1162 duk6 part of a name
1163 bou2 jewel ...
1164 ng5 noon
1165 can4 dust ...
1166 man6 well-known ...
1167 kit3 to take the lid off ...
1168 paau3 cannon M: 座zuò [座] ...
1169 caan4 to destroy ...
1170 kiu4 bridge ...
1171 fu5 married woman ...
1172 zung3 to sum up ...
1173 ging2 to alert ...
1174 ziu1 to recruit ...
1175 ng4 Ng (Cantonese surname)
1176 fu6 to pay ...
1177 fau4 float
1178 zou1 to meet by chance (usually with misfortune) ...
1179 ceoi4 slowly ...
1180 dung1 wint
1181 nei5 you
1182 jiu4 to shake ...
1183 guk1 valley
1184 soeng1 box ...
1185 gaak3 to separate ...
1186 ding6 to agree ...
1187 naam4 male ...
1188 ceoi3 to sing and play music
1189 jyun2 land used for growing plants ...
1190 cyu5 pillar M: 根gēn [根] ...
1191 tong4 to exaggerate ...
1192 fan1 numerous ...
1193 baai6 to defeat ...
1194 zeoi2 mouth ...
1195 sung3 Song Dynasty
1196
1197 geoi6 very large ...
1198 gang1 to plow ...
1199 taan2 flat ...
1200 wing4 glory ...