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
2051 zau3 to wrinkle ...
2052 coeng3 free ...
2053 dip6 to fold ...
2054 loi4 name of weed plant (fat hen, goosefoot, pigweed etc) ...
2055 gok3 pavilion (usu. two-storied) ...
2056 haau1 to hit ...
2057 hat6 administer
2058 han4 scar ...
2059 ngau1 hook
2060 ba3 dam
2061 lau1 to slip away ...
2062 jau1 mound ...
2063 jyun4 black ...
2064 wo6 disaster ...
2065 ngo6 to be hungry ...
2066 jyut6 to speak ...
2067 pong4 surname Peng ...
2068 lo6 patrol
2069 hing1 high ranking official (old) ...
2070 tan1 to swallow ...
2071 fong4 to hinder ...
2072 teng3 vessel ...
2073 wai5 soft leather ...
2074 jyun3 to blame ...
2075 paak3 cedar ...
2076 hit3 to rest ...
2077 ngai2 low ...
2078 nip6 to nip with fingers
2079 祿luk6 good fortune ...
2080 gaau1 suburbs ...
2081 mok6 desert ...
2082 jyun1 injustice ...
2083 wang4 great ...
2084 seoi3 pure ...
2085 din1 top (of the head) ...
2086 sin1 immortal ...
2087
2088 gwaat3 to scrape ...
2089 ngaat3 to mortgage ...
2090 ngaai4 to suffer ...
2091 waa1 baby ...
2092
2093 sip3 to ascend in light steps ...
2094 mat6 do not ...
2095 hau6 marquis, second of the five orders of ancient Chinese nobility 五等爵位wǔděngjuéwèi [五等爵位] ...
2096
2097 zik6 dusk ...
2098 lyun5 to feel attached to ...
2099
2100 caam2 usurp