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Numbers 1-5

Learn to count from one to five

5words
15XP
5–9min

Let's learn to count in Cantonese! Numbers are essential for shopping, telling time, and everyday conversations. Pay attention to the tones, they're important!

jat1

one

ngo5jiu3jat1bui1caa4

I want one cup of tea

ji2

two

ji2lau4hai2bin1dou6

Where is the second floor?

saam1

three

m4goi1saam1go3daan6taat1

Excuse me, three egg tarts please

sei3

four

ngo5uk1kei2jau5sei3go3jan4

My family has four people

Cultural tip: The number 四 sounds similar to “death” 死 in Cantonese, so it's considered unlucky. You'll rarely see floor 4 in Hong Kong buildings!

  • sei3four
  • sei2death
ng5

five

ng5hou6baa1si2heoi3bin1dou6

Where does bus number five go?