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
5301 maan6 to plaster ...
5302 ngo2 graceful ...
5303 zoeng3 cliff ...
5304 tong2 state treasury ...
5305 ciu3 a headscarf
5306 faan1 a banner ...
5307 tik1 nervous ...
5308
5309 wan2 indignant ...
5310 koi3 anger
5311 mung5 ignorant ...
5312 kau3 implicate ...
5313 gam6 to press (bell) ...
5314
5315
5316
5317
5318
5319 cau4 chinquapin tree
5320 涿doek3 place name ...
5321 wong4 name of a river ...
5322 pong4 rushing ...
5323 sim2 tearfully ...
5324
5325 man6 slow cook
5326 guk6 (dialect) to cook in salt or sand, inside a sealed pot ...
5327 gung2 (gem) ...
5328
5329 bou6 a kind of vase (old) ...
5330
5331 ji4 bruise ...
5332 kwan3 tired
5333
5334 jeoi6 astute ...
5335 zaang1 stare at sth beyond reach ...
5336 pui5 (used in place names) ...
5337
5338
5339 sung2 respectful ...
5340
5341
5342 hip3 chest ...
5343
5344
5345
5346
5347
5348
5349
5350