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
1101 zeoi1 to chase after ...
1102 zeoi1 rickle
1103 sing6 flourishing ...
1104 hung4 male ...
1105 jing6 to get married
1106 fung3 an alternative form for 覂, to throw a rider
1107 lau2 house with more than 1 story ...
1108 baa1 dad
1109 bei6 to avoid ...
1110 mau4 to plan ...
1111 deon6 ton (loanword) ...
1112 je5 field ...
1113 zyu1 hog ...
1114 kei4 banner ...
1115 pin1 to lean ...
1116 din2 canon ...
1117 gun2 a public building or office ...
1118 sok3 to breathe in ...
1119 ceon4 surname Qin ...
1120 zi1 fat ...
1121 ciu4 tide ...
1122 je4 grandpa ...
1123 fat1 to neglect ...
1124 sou3 to model (a figure) in clay ...
1125 wai6 to offer as a gift ...
1126 cung4 pine
1127 leoi6 tired ...
1128 jyu6 the more...(the more...) ...
1129 zyu1 vermilion ...
1130 tai3 to substitute for ...
1131 cim1 fine ...
1132 dau6 bean
1133 king1 to overturn ...
1134 cou1 coarse ...
1135 soeng6 still ...
1136 tung3 ache ...
1137 co2 distinct ...
1138 ging1 to startle ...
1139 bik3 wall ...
1140 cung3 vigorous ...
1141 ze6 to thank ...
1142 fan3 to exert oneself (bound form) ...
1143 kau3 to buy ...
1144 mo6 mill ...
1145 gwan1 monarch ...
1146 to4 an alternative form for 沱, waterways
1147 pong4 beside ...
1148 seoi3 to break down ...
1149 gwat1 bone ...
1150 zi2 the note sol in pentatonic scale