Direct answer
中文 · Mandarin Chinese with pinyin and simple pronunciation help.
救命
Romanization
Jiuming
Pronunciation
jyoh-ming
Emergency · Chinese
How to say “help me” in Chinese
Learn how to say "help me" in Chinese: 救命 (Jiuming), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
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When to use it
Use it when clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it directly, repeat it if needed, and point to the situation when possible. 救命 is the urgent Mandarin phrase for help me or save me. For a less urgent request, use 请帮帮我.
Examples
救命！
Help me!
请帮帮我！
Please help me!
Common mistakes
Do not translate "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 safe.
FAQ
How do you say "help me" in Chinese?
Say 救命. The romanization is Jiuming, and the pronunciation is jyoh-ming.
Is 救命 formal or casual?
This version is marked safe. 救命 is the urgent Mandarin phrase for help me or save me. For a less urgent request, use 请帮帮我.
When should I use "help me" in Chinese?
Use it when clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it directly, repeat it if needed, and point to the situation when possible. 救命 is the urgent Mandarin phrase for help me or save me. For a less urgent request, use 请帮帮我.