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
3801 maan6 eel
3802 taap3 to despair ...
3803 lou1 grumble ...
3804 kwaa1 boast
3805 ngat6 high and steep ...
3806 toi5 idle ...
3807 waat3 /wat3 to turn ...
3808 zing1 pillar
3809 siu1 (of water) deep and clear ...
3810 jiu4 jade ...
3811 miu4 to aim ...
3812
3813 baa1 a herb ...
3814
3815
3816 lou6 a type of wine
3817 hou6 a place name
3818 lung5 short name for Gansu province 甘肃省 Gānsù Shěng [甘肃省] ...
3819
3820 bei6 dagger
3821 paak1 (onom.) bang ...
3822 hang1 heavy load ...
3823 si1 person representing the dead (during burial ceremonies) ...
3824
3825 baak6 silk ...
3826 wui4 see 徘徊páihuái [徘徊], to dither ...
3827 jap1 anxiety ...
3828 ngok6 startled ...
3829 ham1 silly ...
3830 jai6 to drag ...
3831 lung5 a large chest ...
3832 qi2 Qi
3833
3834 dau6 hole ...
3835 naap6 to speak slowly ...
3836
3837 cyu1 to hesitate ...
3838 haai6 an alternative version of邂, to encounter
3839 geoi3 hurry ...
3840
3841 saa4 thirty
3842 tyun4 to store up ...
3843 jing4 full ...
3844 ham4 enthalpy ...
3845
3846
3847 jing4 luster of gems ...
3848 ping4 part of a place name
3849
3850