How to Say ‘I need help’ in Traditional Chinese
我需要幫忙
💬 Usage Tip: [我需要幫忙] (wo shu-yao bang-mang) is more explanatory than direct.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Explaining your need often elicits more empathy in Taiwan.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
我
[wǒ]
I
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
我是學生。
I am a student.
需要
[xū yào]
need
Require something because it is essential.
我需要錢。
I need money.
幫忙
[bāng máng]
help
To assist someone in doing something.
我需要幫忙完成作業。
I need help completing the homework.
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