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
2151 ngo6 to lie ...
2152 zeoi3 intoxicated ...
2153 mou6 grave
2154 ji6 indicative of finality
2155 kit3 to exhaust ...
2156 maau4 reeds ...
2157 jim6 colorful ...
2158 輿jyu4 carriage ...
2159 tai3 closely joined ...
2160 zoeng3 account ...
2161 尿niu6 urine
2162 cong2 bury
2163 leoi5 shoe ...
2164 zaa2 of poor ...
2165 kam4 generic term for birds and animals ...
2166 can3 (of garments) against the skin ...
2167 pui4 to compensate for loss ...
2168 do2 hide
2169 gaan1 wicked ...
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2172 caak6 thief ...
2173 pui5 an alternative form for the word配, match
2174 dau3 to touch
2175 cou3 vinegar
2176 lim4 incorruptible ...
2177 hin3 to lift (a lid) ...
2178 ceng4 clear sky
2179 fu3 pants
2180 hau6 empress ...
2181 mong4 vast, with no clear boundary ...
2182 hoi6 the 12th earthly branch ...
2183 jau4 leisurely
2184 laan4 to block sb's path ...
2185 wai6 intelligent ...
2186 sin6 to express ...
2187 zo6 assist
2188 haau3 filial piety or obedience ...
2189 syu6 to erect ...
2190 pui3 to respect ...
2191 sau3 embroider
2192 jiu4 distant ...
2193 leon4 kylin
2194 waan5 to pull ...
2195 se2 to give up willingly ...
2196 sai6 (of time) to pass ...
2197 sau4 to worry about ...
2198 ziu1 bright ...
2199 siu1 simplified form for 蕭, dejected
2200 jiu4 kiln