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
851 baan1 team ...
852 gau1 stay ...
853 hoeng1 fragrant ...
854 pik1 force
855 gaai3 to introduce ...
856 fung1 abundant ...
857 pui4 to bank up with earth ...
858 ngak1 to hold ...
859 laan4 orchid (兰花 Cymbidium goeringii) ...
860 jyun4 bow string ...
861 daam3 a unit of weight ...
862 daan6 egg ...
863 zam6 to submerge ...
864 gaa2 fake ...
865 zap1 to execute (a plan) ...
866 穿cyun1 to bore through ...
867 daap3 reply ...
868 seoi4 who ...
869 seon6 to obey ...
870 jin1 cigarette or pipe tobacco M: 根gēn [根] ...
871 suk1 to withdraw ...
872 lim5 face M: 张zhāng [张] ...
873 hei2 to be fond of ...
874 gok3 role to play a character in a play ...
875 ji6 different ...
876 min5 to excuse sb ...
877 kwan3 to trap ...
878 bui6 to learn by heart ...
879 sing1 star ...
880 fuk1 good fortune ...
881 maai5 to buy ...
882 jim5 to dye ...
883 zing2 a well M: 口kǒu [口] ...
884 goi3 general ...
885 maan6 slow ...
886 paa3 to be afraid ...
887 jau6 to swim ...
888 ci4 magnetic ...
889 bui3 (two, three etc) -fold ...
890 zou2 ancestor ...
891 wong4 emperor ...
892 bok6 thin ...
893 cuk1 promote
894 zing6 still ...
895 bou2 to repair ...
896 ping4 to discuss ...
897 zung1 clock ...
898 faan1 to turn over ...
899 juk6 meat ...
900 zin6 to fulfill (a promise) ...