🇨🇳 Chinese phrases

How to Say "Help" in Chinese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
帮助
"Help" in Chinese · say it like bang-zhu

The most natural way to say "Help" in Chinese is 帮助. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

帮忙
more casual, often used among friends
协助
more formal, often used in professional contexts

When to use it

You can use '帮助' when you need assistance or support in various situations. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. For example, if you are asking someone to help you with a task or if you are offering help to someone in need.

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Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
请你帮我一个忙。Please help me with a favor.
我需要你的帮助。I need your help.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse '帮助' with '帮忙', but '帮助' is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 帮助, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Chinese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between '帮助' and '帮忙'?

'帮助' is more formal, while '帮忙' is more casual and used among friends.

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