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
5501 覿dik6 face to face ...
5502 gwaang6 to mislead ...
5503 gwong2 to deceive ...
5504 cim2 to flatter ...
5505 laan4 to make a false charge ...
5506 jit6 to decide judicially ...
5507 ban1 ornamental ...
5508
5509 baau3 jump ...
5510 to4 to stumble ...
5511 bai1 to limp ...
5512 pung3 to touch ...
5513 ci4 hesitating ...
5514 jan6 a block which serves as a brake to halt a carriage ...
5515 dai6 wheel ...
5516
5517
5518 hau6 to meet unexpectedly ...
5519
5520
5521
5522 long6 lofty ...
5523
5524 zyun1 good ...
5525
5526
5527
5528 hiu1 brave ...
5529 lau4 skull ...
5530
5531
5532
5533 hat1 (phonetic) ...
5534
5535 joek6 ancient unit of volume (half a 合gě [合], equivalent to 50ml) ...
5536 zoeng2 surname of the mother of Mencius
5537
5538 tung4 a surname
5539
5540 倀zan3 a child, especially referring to those who are used to chase away ghosts
5541 cim1 all ...
5542
5543 kiu3 broker ...
5544 daam3 the alternative form for 甔, big jar
5545 man5 to cut across (throat) ...
5546
5547 cou3 to lay in place ...
5548 lak6 place names (alternative name for Singapore)
5549 bo1 grammatical particle equivalent to 吧, an emphatic final particle ...
5550 sou3 crop (of bird) ...