🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "I need help" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Tôi cần giúp đỡ
"I need help" in Vietnamese · say it like toy kan yoop duh

The most natural way to say "I need help" in Vietnamese is Tôi cần giúp đỡ. 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

Mình cần giúp
More casual, often used among friends
Tôi cần sự giúp đỡ
More formal, suitable for official contexts

When to use it

Use this phrase when you are in need of assistance or support. It can be used in various situations, from asking for help with a task to seeking emotional support. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Tôi cần giúp đỡ với bài tập này.I need help with this homework.
Mình cần giúp một chút trong việc này.I need a little help with this.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'đỡ' after 'giúp', which makes the phrase sound incomplete.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Tôi cần giúp đỡ'?

You can use it whenever you need assistance, whether it's for a task or personal support.

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