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Pronunciation guides

Jyutping beginner’s guide

Learn the romanization system — initials, finals, and tone numbers.

Cantonese tones explained

Six tones, nine sounds — how pitch changes meaning in Cantonese.

Jyutping on Windows 11

Set up Cantonese input and switch between English and Jyutping typing.

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Pronunciation Foundations

Beginner

Master the building blocks of Cantonese: the 6 tones, initials, and finals. Train your ear and your mouth before you tackle vocabulary.

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Foundations — Jyutping & Tones

Beginner

Phase 1 of the HKDictionary Cantonese course: the complete sound system. Learn to read Jyutping, hear every initial, final and all six tones, and type Cantonese — the gate to everything else.

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Beginner Cantonese

Beginner

Start your Cantonese journey! Learn basic greetings, numbers, and everyday phrases.

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Intermediate Cantonese

Intermediate

Build on your basics with shopping, transportation, and making plans

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Advanced Cantonese

Advanced

Master professional and advanced Cantonese topics

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