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
951 hoeng3 an alternative form for the word嚮, incline to
952 cung1 (of water) to dash against ...
953 lam6 to cry and mourn for the dead
954 luk6 shore ...
955 gu3 to look after ...
956 zaau6 to row an oar
957 haa1 (particle equivalent to 啊 after a vowel, expressing surprise or doubt)
958 kei4 strange ...
959 dang1 lamp ...
960 seoi3 classifier for years (of age) ...
961 zaak3 to handle ...
962 sok3 bind
963 noi6 capable of enduring ...
964 kek6 drama
965 juk6 jade ...
966 tiu5 to surpass (old) ...
967 tiu4 to jump ...
968 go1 elder brother ...
969 gwai3 season ...
970 fo3 subject ...
971 hoi2 triumphant
972 ngaak6 specified number or amount ...
973 zi1 hem of robe
974 fun2 section ...
975 siu6 to continue ...
976 wai5 big ...
977 zing1 steam
978 wing5 forever ...
979 zik6 to grow ...
980 zung1 school ...
981 miu4 sprout ...
982 cyun1 river ...
983 lou4 stove ...
984 joek6 weak ...
985 joeng4 poplar ...
986 ling4 zero ...
987 zau3 to play music ...
988 沿yun4 along
989 ngaam4 rock
990 taam3 to explore ...
991 waat6 to slip ...
992 zan3 to press down ...
993 faan6 food ...
994 nung4 concentrated ...
995 hong4 flight
996 waai4 bosom ...
997 gon2 to overtake ...
998 se3 an alternative form for the word厙,a surname
999 dyut6 to seize ...
1000 ji1 he ...