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
2251 sau3 beast
2252 kin4 the first of the eight diagrams, denoting the principle of heaven, the sovereign, the male and strength ...
2253 song2 bright ...
2254 bai3 to cover ...
2255 lou4 rush ...
2256 zaang1 to struggle ...
2257 sit3 to steal ...
2258 taam4 to speak ...
2259 mau6 to deceive ...
2260 hot6 brown ...
2261 saan3 umbrella ...
2262 jyu4 scholar ...
2263 ci3 wing ...
2264 zin3 to tremble ...
2265
2266 fong2 to dazzle ...
2267 pui1 embryo ...
2268 cau3 to gather together, pool or collect ...
2269 zuk6 turbid ...
2270 min4 to sleep ...
2271 git6 outstanding
2272 soeng1 frost ...
2273 ziu1 reef ...
2274
2275 kak1 used in transliterations ...
2276 caau3 rummage ...
2277 noi6 how can one help ...
2278 cong3 to rush ...
2279 bei1 a monument ...
2280 je4 (phonetic ye) ...
2281 jung4 see 芙蓉fúróng [芙蓉], lotus ...
2282 paau4*2 a carpenter's planer ...
2283 lang3 (Cant.) a bundle; onomatopoetic; round, circular; guys (slang)
2284 wu4 pot ...
2285 saan3 grid (electronics) ...
2286 caai1 to guess ...
2287 deon1 to crouch ...
2288 tou1 to fish out (from pocket) ...
2289 so1 a comb ...
2290 pok3 plain and simple ...
2291 ngou3 deep bay ...
2292 ling4 (onom.) ting-a-ling (in compounds such as 玎玲 or 玲珑) ...
2293 nau5 to turn ...
2294 綿min4 silk floss ...
2295 gwan6 canton ...
2296 goe1 to be ripped off ...
2297 pong4 bladder
2298 seoi4 a metal weight suspended on steelyard
2299 syu2 rat ...
2300 ji2 chair ...