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
2851
2852 buk6 to air ...
2853 jap1 to sob ...
2854 coeng1 ferocious ...
2855 gu3 obstinate disease ...
2856 gun2 to wash (especially hands)
2857 seoi3 cotton wadding ...
2858 wan6 beautiful sound ...
2859 jyu3 cry from pain of illness
2860 kong3 to neglect ...
2861
2862 zaan2 a small cup ...
2863 gyun3 affection for family members
2864 ke2 tomato ...
2865 mou6 evening ...
2866 lau4 durian
2867 ngaau6 mix up
2868 zin3 to splash ...
2869 zin1 to pan fry ...
2870 kei4 qi (a type of fine jade)
2871 ngou4 mythological huge sea turtle
2872 hei3 to give
2873 hau4 to target ...
2874 zik1 (Cant.) a final particle ...
2875 daap6 clatter
2876 caau4 nest ...
2877 waai4 Chinese scholar tree (Sophora japonica) ...
2878 pui3 copious ...
2879 zit3 to sting ...
2880 suk1 Shu
2881 zaan6 to earn ...
2882 bai6 the steps to the throne ...
2883
2884 zau3 curse
2885 jiu4 Yao
2886 hon6 defend
2887 sing1 to ascend ...
2888 gaau3 scissors ...
2889 ding1 to sting or bite (of mosquito, bee etc) ...
2890 wun6 brilliant ...
2891 saat3 to terminate ...
2892 daam1 to indulge in ...
2893 kwaa2 Chinese-style unlined garment ...
2894 mou6 canvass for contributions ...
2895 gaan2 choose
2896 co1 to rub or roll between the hands or fingers ...
2897 jim1 to flood ...
2898 fu2 kettle ...
2899 lok6 chromium (chemistry)
2900