Hong Kong news in Cantonese with Jyutping
Practise reading real Cantonese with today’s headlines. Every word shows its Jyutping pronunciation with tones colour-coded — tap a word for its definition and audio, hit Add to deck to collect vocabulary, or open the full story on RTHK.
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Headlines and excerpts © RTHK, shown here with Jyutping annotations for language learning. Tap any word to see its definition, hear the pronunciation, and open its dictionary entry.
Frequently asked questions
Where do these news stories come from?
Headlines and short excerpts are sourced from RTHK, Hong Kong’s public broadcaster. Each story links to the full article on the RTHK website. We show the Jyutping romanization above every word so you can practise reading real Cantonese news.
How is reading the news good Cantonese practice?
News uses standard written Chinese with vocabulary that appears everywhere in Hong Kong — place names, weather, transport, food, and current events. Reading a few headlines a day with Jyutping builds vocabulary that textbooks rarely cover.
Can I read Yahoo Hong Kong news here?
Yahoo Hong Kong wound down its news operation in 2026. This page offers a similar daily reading habit for Cantonese learners, using RTHK stories with Jyutping pronunciation and dictionary links on every word.
How often are the stories updated?
The selection refreshes automatically throughout the day. We pick a variety of stories that are interesting and useful for learners — everyday topics over dense legal or procedural news.
More ways to practise
Paste your own text into the converter, or build vocabulary with word lists and flashcards.