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
2551 cou3 the chirping of birds or insects ...
2552 zau3 daytime
2553 seu4 used in transliteration for 'sir', in addressing a policeman or a male school teacher
2554 baa3 a hoe ...
2555 gang2 bright ...
2556 taam4 dark clouds ...
2557 ping4 Libra ...
2558
2559 gou1 cake ...
2560 zung1 inner feelings ...
2561 faan5 to deal in ...
2562 san4 5th earthly branch: 7-9 a.m., 3rd solar month (5th April-4th May), year of the Dragon ...
2563 waa1 replaces 啊a [啊] when following the vowel "u" or "ao" ...
2564 zuk1 to enjoin ...
2565 waan6 imperial official ...
2566 wing6 throw
2567 saam1 China fir ...
2568 zaa3 to cheat ...
2569 jyu6 to appeal ...
2570 gong1 ridge
2571 kwok3 big ...
2572 fui3 to regret ...
2573 zou6 soap ...
2574 cing4 cyanogen (CN) ...
2575
2576 saat3 to brake ...
2577 zoek3 spoon ...
2578
2579 maa5 marble
2580 si2 old variant of 屎shǐ [屎], excrement
2581 kwaa3 fall down
2582 tou4 to wash ...
2583 faan6 line of business, a way of making money ...
2584 seon2 bamboo shoot ...
2585 hon2 rare ...
2586 zung1 handleless cup ...
2587 laa3 trumpet ...
2588 paak3 to wrap ...
2589 gung1 respectful ...
2590 seot1 to throw down ...
2591 ngon3 an alternative form of案, legal case
2592 bing2 to grasp ...
2593 ming5 to engrave ...
2594 sou1 beard ...
2595 zai1 to fast or abstain from meat, wine etc ...
2596 gim6 frugal ...
2597 baa1 denote a sound or sharp noise (gunfire etc) ...
2598 faan6 sail ...
2599 lau4 tumor ...
2600 zaap3 to smash ...