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
3401 fu4 fox
3402 ceon1 complete ...
3403 seon3 Shun
3404 seon2 a bargain
3405 kyut3 farewell ...
3406 zeon1 repeatedly (in giving advice) ...
3407 zin6 farewell dinner ...
3408 wat1 dense (growth) ...
3409 doek3 to chop (meat) ...
3410 kau3 to knock ...
3411 wun2 graceful ...
3412
3413 mung4 deceive ...
3414 zoeng1 camphor
3415
3416 seoi6 dip into water ...
3417 gwat6 cave ...
3418 zim1 excellent ...
3419 paang1 an alternative form for 烹, to cook
3420 dung1 thump
3421 sok3 to sip ...
3422 waan4 to revolve around
3423
3424 zai2 child ...
3425
3426 zou2 bath ...
3427 lei6 dysentery ...
3428 taan2 paralyzed ...
3429 dip6 dish ...
3430 kwai4 sunflower ...
3431 mik6 seek
3432 wai1 winding, curving ...
3433 hyun1 boots
3434 teoi4 to crumble ...
3435 ji4 syrup ...
3436 hoi5 to astonish ...
3437 gi1 to grumble ...
3438
3439 廿jap6 twenty (20), in a limited number of set expressions ...
3440 lung4 rising moon ...
3441 sam3 to seep ...
3442 zoek3 to blanch (cooking) ...
3443 pin1 to fly fast ...
3444 soi1 cheek ...
3445 nung4 pus
3446 mei4 Osmunda regalis, a species of fern ...
3447 gwaa1 snail ...
3448
3449
3450 fei2 to slander ...