Practice out loud: stumble, repeat, ask in broken Cantonese, and switch between Cantonese and English with zero judgment.
Translate into natural HK Cantonese and listen to how it's said, with on every line.
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我想要一杯奶茶。
Formal, Mandarin-leaning
唔該一杯奶茶，少甜呀。
m4 goi1 jat1 bui1 naai5 caa4, siu2 tim4 aa3
One milk tea, less sweet, please.
CantoAI is a Cantonese chatbot built for one job: spoken Hong Kong Cantonese. Every reply gives you a short line you can say out loud, plus Jyutping, audio, and English.
How it works
Free: Chat and Translate with Cantonese, Jyutping, English, and audio. Pro: Improve with coaching on Cantonese you spoke or typed.
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Pricing
Free: Chat and Translate with Cantonese, Jyutping, English, and audio. Pro: Coaching on Cantonese you spoke or typed, so everyday lines sound more natural.
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$0
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$80/year Save ~$40/yr with annual
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The CantoAI difference
Ask in plain English. Get a short colloquial line back. Practice out loud until it feels natural.
Short colloquial lines you can actually use. Not walls of text.
Jyutping, replayable audio, and slow playback until it clicks.
Family, work, and real Hong Kong moments. Rehearse privately before the real conversation.
On CantoAI
FAQ
Hong Kong Cantonese practice, pricing, and how the app works.
CantoAI is tuned for colloquial Hong Kong Cantonese, not general Q&A or Mandarin textbook phrasing. ChatGPT can translate, but it was not built for spoken practice with Jyutping, replayable audio, and focused Chat / Translate modes — plus Pro Coach Feedback on your own lines.
Short, natural lines you can say out loud. Not stiff textbook Cantonese.
Cantonese, Jyutping, English, and audio in one place.
One tap to copy Cantonese, or select any line to paste elsewhere.
Replay at 0.5×, 0.75×, or full speed until the rhythm clicks.
Chat and Translate (free), plus Coach on Pro — instead of one endless thread.
CantoAI is for speaking Hong Kong Cantonese out loud. Use Chat to rehearse conversations and Translate for English and Cantonese both ways — with Jyutping, English, and audio on every line. Pro Coach improves your own Cantonese. Free to start with Google sign-in.
Yes. CantoAI is built for spoken Hong Kong Cantonese with colloquial replies, Jyutping, English, and audio on every line. Heritage speakers and beginners use Chat and Translate to rehearse real situations, and Pro Coach for feedback on their own wording.
CantoAI is built for spoken Hong Kong Cantonese: colloquial lines, Jyutping, replayable audio, and English on every reply, and Pro Coach Feedback on your own lines. ChatGPT and Google Translate can help with general questions or quick text, but they do not consistently give HK colloquial phrasing, Jyutping, and audio together in a workflow designed for speaking practice. Read the full comparison.
Yes. CantoAI is built for heritage speakers with a working knowledge of Cantonese who want to grow their vocabulary and use more natural, colloquial phrasing. Rehearse short Chat replies with Jyutping, adjustable audio, and English on every line. Read the heritage Cantonese guide.
Rehearse the conversations you actually need: family visits, work scenes, and everyday Hong Kong life. Every reply includes Cantonese, Jyutping, English, and audio. Type or speak in English or Cantonese. Try CantoAI free.
Yes. English and Jyutping sit on every reply, so you can start even if you only know a few words. CantoAI adapts from your first question, whether you type in English or try a Cantonese line.
Chat for back-and-forth rehearsal. Translate for English and Cantonese both ways with audio. Pro Coach checks your own Cantonese and offers a clearer everyday line when needed. Speak or type in either language.
Yes. Every Chat and Translate reply includes Jyutping and audio. Slow playback to 0.5× or 0.75× and relisten until the shape clicks. Pro Coach adds feedback audio when you get a rewrite.
CantoAI runs in your browser on phone, tablet, or desktop. No need to download a separate app. Sign in with Google and start practicing.
Free: Chat and Translate with Cantonese, Jyutping, English, and audio — no credit card at sign-up.
Pro ($80/year · save ~$40 vs monthly · or $10/mo): unlocks Improve — coaching on your own Cantonese, with a more natural everyday rewrite.
Most apps teach vocabulary lists and drills. CantoAI helps you speak colloquial Hong Kong Cantonese with Jyutping, audio, and English on every line. Heritage speakers and learners use it for family dinners, work conversations, and daily Hong Kong life.
No. Jyutping and English on every reply let you practice pronunciation and conversation before you read characters fluently. Copy Cantonese characters with one tap when you are ready.
Learn more
Longer reads on heritage practice, pronunciation, and CantoAI vs ChatGPT. Each links back to free practice here.
Pros and cons for spoken Hong Kong Cantonese, Jyutping, and audio.
Read guide →Grow vocabulary and use more natural, colloquial phrasing at home.
Read guide →How Jyutping and audio help you rehearse spoken HK Cantonese.
Read guide →Free Chat & Translate. Improve with coaching on Pro.