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
3201 gwok3 to seize ...
3202 ngaat6 a KangXi radical
3203 diu1 rock cave (archaic) ...
3204 koi3 to tap ...
3205 waak6 to play a finger guessing game at a drinking party
3206 waa1 plowshare ...
3207 jyun5 surname Ruan ...
3208
3209 gwai1 grand ...
3210 wong4 female phoenix
3211 le5 modal particle expressing exclamation or to invite agreement
3212 pe1 a pair ...
3213
3214 kaai2 model ...
3215 but6 same as 渤海 Bó Hǎi [渤海], Bohai Sea between Liaoning and Shandong ...
3216 yun1 fume or smoke
3217 long4 deaf
3218 man5 to sympathize ...
3219
3220 lim6 to hold back ...
3221 sok3 new moon
3222
3223 zim1 to gaze ...
3224 jyu6 to defend ...
3225 zyut6 an alternative form for 輟,to stop (before completion) ...
3226 dyun6 satin
3227 hin1 pavilion with a view ...
3228 bing6 an alternative form for the word並, also
3229 leoi5 to injure ...
3230 fai1 an alternative form for 隳, to destroy ...
3231 wai6 to convince; to debate; to obey
3232 pang4 attack ...
3233 zi3 sincere ...
3234 ting1 sandbar ...
3235 duk6 disrespectful ...
3236 lam5 an alternative form for 廩, granary
3237
3238
3239 haai5 crab ...
3240
3241 giu2 brave
3242 to4 (phonetic) ...
3243 tung4 mountain in gansu province
3244 jan6 to string ...
3245 mou4 overgrown with weeds ...
3246 kit3 to visit (a superior) ...
3247 hyun3 bond (esp. document split in two, with each party holding one half) ...
3248
3249 wu1 (onom.) for humming ...
3250 hon2 guard