Direct answer
中文 · Mandarin Chinese with pinyin and simple pronunciation help.
你能帮我吗？
Romanization
Ni neng bang wo ma?
Pronunciation
nee nung bahng woh mah
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How to say “can you help me” in Chinese
Learn how to say "can you help me" in Chinese: 你能帮我吗？ (Ni neng bang wo ma?), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. 你能帮我吗 is a clear Mandarin request for help. 请问 before it makes the question softer.
Examples
你能帮我吗？
Can you help me?
请问你能帮我一下吗？
Excuse me, can you help me for a moment?
Common mistakes
Do not translate "can you help me" word by word; use the full Chinese phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "can you help me" in Chinese?
Say 你能帮我吗？. The romanization is Ni neng bang wo ma?, and the pronunciation is nee nung bahng woh mah.
Is 你能帮我吗？ formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. 你能帮我吗 is a clear Mandarin request for help. 请问 before it makes the question softer.
When should I use "can you help me" in Chinese?
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. 你能帮我吗 is a clear Mandarin request for help. 请问 before it makes the question softer.