sap6十jat1一
11
jau5有sap6十jat1一go3個jan4人
There are 11 people
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Bigger numbers
Count from eleven to ninety-nine
Learn the Cantonese for 11, 20, 30, 50, 25. This lesson gives you each word with a clear example and romanization, plus audio so you can hear exactly how it sounds.
What you'll learn
- 11: 十一 (sap6 jat1)
- 20: 二十 (ji6 sap6)
- 30: 三十 (saam1 sap6)
- 50: 五十 (ng5 sap6)
- 25: 二十五 (ji6 sap6 ng5)
Bigger numbers in Cantonese are easy to build. For 11 to 19, say 十 (ten) then the digit: 十一 is 11, 十二 is 12. For the tens, say the digit then 十: 二十 is 20, 三十 is 30.
ji6二sap6十
20
jau5有ji6二sap6十go3個jan4人
There are 20 people
saam1三sap6十
30
jau5有saam1三sap6十go3個jan4人
There are 30 people
ng5五sap6十
50
jau5有ng5五sap6十go3個jan4人
There are 50 people
ji6二sap6十ng5五
25
jau5有ji6二sap6十ng5五go3個jan4人
There are 25 people
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bigger numbers lesson free?
Yes. This Cantonese lesson is free to read online, with romanization and meanings for every word. In the YumCha app, your first lesson is free to try, and vocabulary practice, flashcards, and the dictionary stay free. A subscription unlocks the full interactive lesson path.
Which words does Bigger numbers teach in Cantonese?
This lesson covers 11, 20, 30, 50, 25.
What romanization is used?
Both Jyutping and Yale, and you can switch between them. The romanization sits above every word, so you always know the pronunciation.
Do I need to read Chinese characters to start?
No. Romanization sits above every character and audio plays each word, so you can start speaking from your first lesson.