How to say "I'm lost" in Chinese

我迷路了。

wǒ mílù le

I'm lost

Grammar and structure

This is a statement with 'wo' (我) meaning 'I', 'milu' (迷路) meaning 'to lose one's way', and 'le' (了) indicating a change of state or completion.

When to use it

Use this when you are genuinely lost and need help. It's straightforward and appropriate in any situation. English speakers might say 'I am lost' but in Chinese, 'le' is necessary to show the state has occurred.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “I'm lost” in Chinese?

“I'm lost” in Chinese is 我迷路了。 (wǒ mílù le).

How do you pronounce 我迷路了。?

我迷路了。 is pronounced wǒ mílù le.

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