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
6301 keoi4 labor ...
6302 jim3 operculum (Latin: little lid) ...
6303
6304 ling5 purine (chemistry) ...
6305 han2 an alternative form for 很, very ...
6306
6307
6308 lai6 to throw a tantrum
6309 wo6 a final particle to express surprise ...
6310
6311 zyut3 (literary) to gnaw ...
6312
6313
6314
6315 jiu4 variant of 尧, legendary emperor Yao, c. 2200 BC ...
6316
6317 zeon2 Archery target
6318
6319
6320 king4 (Cant.) halfway ...
6321 ci4 courtyard ...
6322
6323 lim4 bridal trousseau ...
6324
6325
6326
6327 ping3 request for the name and eight letters of birth time for potential bride ...
6328
6329 piu4 to visit a prostitute
6330 loi4 Leizu
6331
6332 gwai2 a traitor ...
6333
6334 hou1 coccyx ...
6335 saai2 slippers ...
6336
6337
6338
6339 dai6 / dai3 / dit6 high and steep; high mountains
6340 kau4 ridge
6341
6342 kwai2 high and mighty (of mountain) ...
6343
6344 zoeng3 a snare ...
6345
6346
6347
6348
6349
6350