CantoCalc

Never mix up Cantonese family titles again. Tap through relationship chains to find the right term — with Jyutping pronunciation and informal alternatives.

CantoCalc is a Cantonese kinship term calculator that helps you figure out what to call your relatives in Cantonese.

Cantonese has one of the most detailed kinship systems in the world — with unique titles for your father's older brother vs. younger brother, your maternal vs. paternal grandmother, and dozens more. CantoCalc makes it simple.

HOW IT WORKS Build a relationship chain step by step. Start with a relation like "Father", then add "Elder Brother" to get your father's older brother. CantoCalc instantly shows you the correct Cantonese title.

FEATURES 80+ kinship terms covering extended family relationships Step-by-step chain builder — no need to memorize complex family trees Jyutping romanization for every term so you know how to pronounce it Audio pronunciation with text-to-speech playback Formal and informal/colloquial alternatives where applicable Gender-aware results — switch between male and female speaker Bilingual interface in Chinese and English Works completely offline — no internet connection needed Clean, simple interface designed for quick lookups

PERFECT FOR Heritage speakers brushing up before family gatherings Cantonese learners exploring the language's rich kinship vocabulary Anyone who's ever been unsure what to call a relative at a wedding banquet Built with care for the Cantonese-speaking community. All data is embedded in the app — no account required, no ads, no tracking.