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
2201 cau3 stench ...
2202 fan1 perfume ...
2203 pung4 the sounds of drums ...
2204 jit6 quick
2205 tai4 dike ...
2206 zau6 universe ...
2207 maang4 blind ...
2208 zaap6 gear ...
2209 pei1 to drape over one's shoulders ...
2210
2211 zoek3 to chisel
2212 hung1 ominous
2213 jau1 remote ...
2214 zek3 an alternative form for 摭, to pick up
2215 gong3 to quarrel
2216 long4 wolf M: 匹pǐ [匹] ...
2217 bang1 to collapse ...
2218 san6 careful ...
2219 cau4 (light) silk fabric M: 匹pǐ [匹] ...
2220 fung1 bee ...
2221 wai4 -ism ...
2222 sai6 promise
2223 biu2 wrist or pocket watch ...
2224 caan1 meal ...
2225 caa1 fork ...
2226 zi2 location ...
2227 ci3 flag ...
2228 nei4 full ...
2229 zi1 Zoysia pungens ...
2230 buk6 servant ...
2231 ngoi1 interjection or grunt of agreement or recognition (e.g. yes, it's me!) ...
2232 tou4 waves
2233 hoi3 Generosity
2234 ceoi3 bluish-green ...
2235 gei1 hungry ...
2236 gip3 to rob ...
2237 buk1 guess
2238 hap2 small box ...
2239 tong2 if ...
2240 zik6 silent ...
2241 ziu1 pepper
2242 bing2 bright ...
2243 wai3 to fear ...
2244
2245 geng2 neck
2246 ling4 to approach ...
2247 hau4 throat ...
2248 han2 to reclaim (land) ...
2249 gan1 towel ...
2250 pun3 to disregard ...