How to Say ‘Can you help me?’ in Simplified Chinese
你能帮我吗？
💬 Usage Tip: Using [吗] (ma) at the end of the sentence turns it into a question.
🇨🇳 In China: Politeness and consent are valued when seeking help, making this a good phrase.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
you
Referring to the person being spoken to.
你会说英语吗？
Can you speak English?
能
[néng]
can
Indicates ability or permission.
我能帮你。
I can help you.
帮
[bāng]
help
To provide assistance.
请帮我做饭。
Please help me cook.
我
[wǒ]
me
Refers to oneself as the object of an action.
他送了我一份礼物。
He gave me a gift.
吗
[ma]
question particle
Used to form a question.
你明天来吗？
Are you coming tomorrow?
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