Cantonese Word of the Day
All past words — 190 words
| Date | Word | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | 點解 | question word (interrogative) | why; for what reason |
| 2026-05-27 | 借 | verb | to borrow; to lend; to use temporarily |
| 2026-05-26 | 靚 | adjective | pretty; attractive; nice-looking |
| 2026-05-25 | 遲到 | verb | to arrive later than the scheduled or expected time; to be late |
| 2026-05-24 | 唔好意思 | phrase / interjection | Excuse me / Sorry (used for minor apologies or to get someone's attention); also 'to feel embarrassed'. |
| 2026-05-23 | 貴 | adjective | expensive; costly |
| 2026-05-22 | 攪掂 | verb (colloquial) | to finish, settle, or get something done (colloquial) |
| 2026-05-21 | 試 | verb | to try; to test; to attempt |
| 2026-05-20 | 買 | verb | to buy; to purchase |
| 2026-05-19 | 記得 | verb | to remember; to recall |
| 2026-05-18 | 放心 | verb / adjective | to feel relieved; to be reassured |
| 2026-05-17 | 開心 | adjective | happy; pleased |
| 2026-05-16 | 識 | verb | to know; to be able (to do something); to be familiar with |
| 2026-05-15 | 等 | verb | to wait; to wait for someone or something |
| 2026-05-14 | 攞 | verb | to take, to get, to hold (informal Cantonese) |
| 2026-05-13 | 成日 | adverb | all the time; often; constantly |
| 2026-05-12 | 可以 | modal verb | can / may / able to (expressing permission or ability) |
| 2026-05-11 | 返工 | verb | to go to work; to be at work |
| 2026-05-10 | 唔該 | interjection / polite phrase | A versatile polite phrase meaning 'please', 'thanks' (informal), or 'excuse me' to get someone's attention or ask someone to move |
| 2026-05-09 | 坐 | verb | to sit; to take a seat (can also mean to ride/take a vehicle in some contexts) |