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Chinese · 中文
Translation
你能帮我吗
Romanization
Ni neng bang wo ma
Pronunciation
nee nung bahng woh mah
When to use it
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
你能帮我吗 — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "can you help me".
Same situation
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洗手间在哪里
Xishoujian zai nali
Openhow much is this
这个多少钱
Zhege duoshao qian
Opentoo expensive
太贵了
Tai gui le
Openi don't understand
我听不懂
Wo ting bu dong
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你会说英语吗
Ni hui shuo Yingyu ma
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车站在哪里
Chezhan zai nali
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可以刷卡吗
Keyi shuaka ma
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FAQ
You say "你能帮我吗" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Ni neng bang wo ma", and a simple pronunciation cue is "nee nung bahng woh mah".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "nee nung bahng woh mah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Ni neng bang wo ma".
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.