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
2001 kau4 a surname
2002 jyu6 defend
2003 wo1 nest ...
2004 lip6 12th lunar month ...
2005 宿suk1 lodge for the night ...
2006 gim3 sword
2007 dik6 to wash ...
2008 ciu4 to look at ...
2009 put3 to splash ...
2010 zaau3 a cover ...
2011 cung1 scallion ...
2012 lou1 to earn a living through dishonest means ...
2013 paak3 to park (a car) ...
2014 fok3 suddenly ...
2015 toi1 fetus ...
2016 cong2 vast and boundless
2017
2018 ban1 shore
2019 ham2 to chop ...
2020 haa4 red ...
2021 sui6 Shao
2022 cau4 to entertain ...
2023 tou4 grape
2024 waai4 Huai (a Chinese region)
2025 hung4 bear ...
2026 fung1 insane ...
2027 seoi6 to satisfy ...
2028 hung4 to bake ...
2029 fan3 manure ...
2030 gwo1 spear ...
2031 dong3 grade (of goods) ...
2032 sou2 older brother's wife ...
2033 jyu6 abundant ...
2034 bok3 variegated ...
2035 saai2 (literary) to change one's residence ...
2036 haak3 to frighten ...
2037 gyun1 to contribute ...
2038 zin3 arrow M: 支zhī [支] ...
2039 caang3 to support ...
2040 coeng2 intestines ...
2041 taan1 to spread out ...
2042 殿din6 palace ...
2043 lin4 lotus ...
2044 bin6 to distinguish ...
2045 zoeng3 thick paste of fermented soybean ...
2046 jik6 epidemic ...
2047 ngoi1 sorrow ...
2048 ze2 part of a place name
2049 saat3 exile
2050 mut6 foam ...