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
2701 dung6 classifier for houses or buildings ...
2702 gan2 cautious ...
2703 lei5 carp
2704 koi3 cough
2705 bok3 to fight ...
2706
2707 kui2 bribe ...
2708 leon4 scale (of fish)
2709 zim3 to take possession of ...
2710 taap3 to collapse ...
2711 tou1 grieved ...
2712 fong2 lies ...
2713 zaa4 final particle meaning 'merely ...
2714 bou3 terror ...
2715 mou6 earthly branch Mù
2716 kit3 part of a place name in ancient times
2717 nei6 greasy ...
2718 gwan1 cracked
2719 hei1 chuckle
2720 fan5 fertile soil
2721 wo4 cereal ...
2722 haam3 ridge
2723 mou5 thumb ...
2724 saam2 to execute ...
2725 sin3 to fan into a flame ...
2726 si1 lion
2727 kaau3 invader
2728 gwaang2 branch ...
2729 jing1 war hawk (political)
2730 hung6 to crowd around ...
2731 gok3 armpit ...
2732 mong6 thick weeds ...
2733 man4 multicolored clouds ...
2734 so4 foolish ...
2735 jyu6 to describe sth as ...
2736 ping4 ping (unit of area measurement)
2737 jyun1 deep pool ...
2738 hong1 husk ...
2739 nip6 to blacken ...
2740 gwai6 to kneel
2741 ziu1 to encourage ...
2742
2743 jik6 abundant ...
2744 zam2 pillow
2745 tong4 chest (of body) ...
2746 jeui6 pistil
2747 pei3 to give an example ...
2748 jeoi6 alternative form for 銳, sharp
2749
2750 ngak1 to grip forcefully ...