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
2601 gwo2 naked
2602 pung4 sail ...
2603 ji1 Limb
2604 teng4 vine
2605 gwaai2 to turn (a corner etc) ...
2606 but6 neck
2607 syu2 heat ...
2608 dang1 to open (one's eyes) wide ...
2609
2610 竿gon1 pole ...
2611 sang1 sheng
2612 wan5 to accumulate ...
2613 tung4 ketone
2614 waa4 crashing sound ...
2615 hat6 blind ...
2616 jan6 edge of blade ...
2617 ham6 to inlay ...
2618 sit3 to wedge ...
2619 zaat3 to tie ...
2620 ze6 to insult ...
2621 ceon2 pant
2622 soeng1 box (in theater) ...
2623 zaa1 to beat ...
2624 mui4 classifier for small objects
2625 jyut6 Cantonese ...
2626 haam4 all ...
2627 cyun4 to tie up ...
2628 zaau2 claw ...
2629 lat1 to throw ...
2630 sat1 knee
2631 han2 earnest ...
2632 wun2 wrist
2633 mei5 active ...
2634 leoi5 repeated
2635 sik1 to switch off
2636 ngou4 anchor
2637 dong1 clang
2638 gei6 to be jealous of ...
2639 kwai5 ashamed ...
2640 jyun4 ball, small round object ...
2641 pou2 garden ...
2642 zaa3 to press ...
2643 ging1 chaste tree or berry (Vitex agnus-castus) ...
2644 sou1 trouble ...
2645 zeon1 with difficulties ...
2646 taan2 blanket ...
2647 syun3 garlic
2648
2649 fu2 to look down ...
2650 fit1 fit (loanword)