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
101 heoi3 to go ...
102 baa3 to hold ...
103 sing3 sex
104 hou3 to like ...
105 jing3 to answer ...
106 hoi1 to open ...
107 to1 it ...
108 ho4 a note on ancient Chinese musical scale
109 jan1 cause ...
110 zai3 system ...
111 jau4 to follow ...
112 kei4 his ...
113 se1 some ...
114 jin4 correct ...
115 cin4 front ...
116 oi6 outside ...
117 tin1 day ...
118 zing3 political ...
119 sei3 (slang) labourer
120 mik6 sun ...
121 no6 helpless ...
122 se6 society ...
123 ji6 justice ...
124 si6 matter ...
125 ping4 flat ...
126 jing4 to appear ...
127 soeng2 photo ...
128 cyun4 all ...
129 leoi5 lining ...
130 haan4 an alternative form for 閒, idle
131 joeng2 manner ...
132 biu2 exterior surface ...
133 jyu6 to participate
134 gwaan1 mountain pass ...
135 gok3 each ...
136 san1 new ...
137 sin3 thread ...
138 noi6 inside ...
139 sou3 number ...
140 zing3 straight ...
141 sam1 heart ...
142 faan3 solemn attitude
143 nei5 you (informal, as opposed to courteous 您nín [您]) ...
144 ming4 bright ...
145 hon3 to see ...
146 jyun5 hypocrite
147 jau6 (once) again ...
148 mo5 suffix, used to form interrogative 什么shénme [什么], what?, indefinite 这么zhème [这么] thus, etc ...
149 lei6 sharp ...
150 bei3 close ...