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
251 jam6 to assign ...
252 ceoi2 to take ...
253 geoi3 according to ...
254 wui4 return
255 kap1 to ...
256 調tiu4 harmonious ...
257 syu3 place ...
258 zeoi6 an alternative form for 墜, to fall down
259 naam4 south
260 sik1 color M: 种zhǒng [种] ...
261 gwong1 light ...
262 mun4 gate ...
263 zik1 namely ...
264 bou2 to defend ...
265 zi6 to harness (a river) ...
266 bui3 an alternative form for 背, back
267 zou6 to make ...
268 mak6 to strive ...
269 kwai1 a compass ...
270 jit6 to warm up ...
271 ling5 to lead ...
272 cat1 seven ...
273 hoi2 ocean ...
274 hau2 mouth ...
275 dung1 east ...
276 dou6 to transmit ...
277 hei3 device ...
278 ngaat3 to press ...
279 sai3 life ...
280 gam1 gold ...
281 zang1 to increase ...
282 zaang1 deficient or lacking (dialect) ...
283 zai3 to cross a river ...
284 gaai1 rank or step ...
285 jau4 oil ...
286 soi1 long and thick beard ...
287 seot6 method ...
288 gik6 extremely ...
289 gaau1 to hand over ...
290 sau6 to receive ...
291 hon4 part of place names
292 lyun4 to ally ...
293 jing6 to recognize ...
294 luk6 six
295 gung6 common ...
296 kyun4 authority ...
297 sau1 to receive ...
298 zing3 proof ...
299 goi2 to change ...
300 cing1 clear ...