我的钱包丢了
wǒ de qiánbāo diū le
I lost my wallet
How to say "Help!" in Chinese
救命！
jiùmìng!
Help!
Grammar and structure
救命 (jiùmìng) is a fixed expression combining 救 (jiù, 'to save') and 命 (mìng, 'life'). It's an imperative verb phrase meaning 'save (my) life'.
When to use it
Shout this in life-threatening situations like accidents or danger. It's not used for minor requests—saying it casually would be overdramatic. In emergencies, also call 110 (police) or 120 (ambulance).
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Help!” in Chinese?
“Help!” in Chinese is 救命！ (jiùmìng!).
How do you pronounce 救命！?
救命！ is pronounced jiùmìng!.
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