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
801 gap1 urgent ...
802 coeng3 to sing ...
803 fan3 to teach ...
804 ng6 mistake ...
805 jyun6 to hope ...
806 sam2 to examine ...
807 hyut3 blood ...
808 fu6 to add ...
809 caa4 Tea
810 sin2 rarely ...
811 loeng4 grain ...
812 gan3 catty ...
813 hoi4 child ...
814 tyut3 to shed ...
815
816 sin6 good
817 fai6 fat ...
818 jin5 to develop ...
819 lung4 dragon M: 条tiáo [条] ...
820 fu6 father ...
821 zim6 gradual ...
822 fun1 joyous ...
823 zoeng2 palm of the hand ...
824 haai6 weapon
825 go1 song M: 支zhī [支] ...
826 saa1 granule ...
827 wok6 to catch ...
828 zyu3 famous ...
829 gong1 hard ...
830 zai3 to manufacture ...
831 gung1 to attack ...
832 wai6 to speak ...
833 teon5 shield ...
834 tou2 to invite ...
835 maan5 evening ...
836 bou3 to declare ...
837 nap1 grain ...
838 lyun6 in confusion or disorder ...
839 jin4 to burn
840 maau4 spear ...
841 wu4 (classical particle similar to 于yú [于]) in ...
842 saat3 to kill ...
843 fuk6 cover; duplicate
844 ngok6 a surname
845 ning6 peaceful ...
846 lou5 crass ...
847 gwai3 expensive ...
848 mui4 coal M: 块kuài [块] ...
849 baak3 father's elder brother ...
850 duk6 to read ...