Asking for Help in Chinese

The most common Chinese phrases for asking for help are “是。” (Yes.), “我明白。” (I understand.), “这样对吗？” (Is this correct?), “你能帮我吗？” (Can you help me?) and “叫警察。” (Call the police.). Below are all 25, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

25 phrases · 5 situations · #66–90 of 333 · Updated

Yes, no and maybe

The answers you give many times a day.

  1. #66 是。 Yes.
  2. #67 不。 No.
  3. #68 也许。 Maybe.
  4. #69 我不知道。 I don't know.
  5. #83 好的。 Of course.
  6. #84 不可能。 No way.

When you don’t understand

Ask for a repeat, a slower voice or the word you need, instead of freezing.

  1. #70 我明白。 I understand.
  2. #71 我不明白。 I don't understand.
  3. #73 你能再说一遍吗？ Can you repeat?
  4. #74 请说慢一点。 Please speak more slowly.
  5. #75 这个用英语怎么说？ How do you say this in English?
  6. #76 这是什么意思？ What does this mean?
  7. #77 你能写下来吗？ Can you write it down?

Checking and agreeing

Check you said it right, and say whether you agree.

  1. #78 这样对吗？ Is this correct?
  2. #79 对的。 That's right.
  3. #80 不对。 That's wrong.
  4. #81 我同意。 I agree.
  5. #82 我不同意。 I disagree.

Asking for help

Ask a stranger for help, or for the nearest bathroom.

  1. #72 你能帮我吗？ Can you help me?
  2. #85 我需要帮助。 I need help.
  3. #86 洗手间在哪里？ Where is the bathroom?

Emergencies

The sentences to have ready before you need them.

  1. #87 叫警察。 Call the police.
  2. #88 叫救护车。 Call an ambulance.
  3. #89 我护照丢了。 I lost my passport.
  4. #90 我不舒服。 I feel sick.

Know them. Then say them without freezing.

333 Sentences takes you through these one at a time: hear it, build it, fill the gap, say it and compare with the native voice.

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Questions about Chinese phrases for asking for help

What are the most common Chinese phrases for asking for help?

The most common Chinese phrases for asking for help are “是。” (Yes.), “我明白。” (I understand.), “这样对吗？” (Is this correct?), “你能帮我吗？” (Can you help me?) and “叫警察。” (Call the police.). All 25 are on this page, grouped by situation.

How do I learn to say these Chinese phrases?

Practice in the app, one at a time: hear it, build it from its words, fill the gap, then say it and compare with the native audio.

Are these Chinese phrases free?

Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.

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