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
4001 zai3 to pull ...
4002 king4 to raise (hand) ...
4003
4004 ciu4 firewood ...
4005 ngau3 to soak ...
4006
4007 wui1 to simmer ...
4008 kwai1 helmet ...
4009 mung4 blind ...
4010 zaa1 fault ...
4011
4012 teun3 buttocks
4013 qin1
4014 wan4 common rue (Ruta graveolens) ...
4015 tou4 thistle ...
4016 ngau5 root of lotus ...
4017
4018 taam4 deep ...
4019 kei3 to covet ...
4020
4021 jau5 to trample ...
4022 cang3 to rub against ...
4023 siu1 leisurely ...
4024 ze2 germanium (chemistry) ...
4025 zaap6 lever-knife ...
4026
4027 hoi4 bones of the body ...
4028 biu1 swim bladder ...
4029 kong3 high ...
4030 cyun5 to suck ...
4031
4032 si1 mutually ...
4033 seon6 quick ...
4034 bei6 exhausted ...
4035 sou1 itch
4036
4037 leoi4 beat ...
4038 hok6 to dry ...
4039
4040 piu4 dipper ...
4041
4042 jam3 a cellar ...
4043 coeng1 Acorus calamus ...
4044 ham4 intoxicated ...
4045
4046 zuk6 a bracelet ...
4047 mou1 bang (hair) ...
4048 tung4 1. (used in given names) 2. variant of 同tóng [同] 3. together 4. same 5. a surname 6. (formal) on behalf of
4049 lo3 (final particle equivalent to 了le [了]) showing showing argumentative mood ...
4050 tim4 serene