How to say "Can you help me?" in Chinese

可以 (kěyǐ) means 'can', 帮 (bāng) means 'help', 我 (wǒ) is 'me', 一下 (yíxià) means 'a bit' or 'for a moment', and 吗 (ma) turns it into a question. The structure is: Can + help + me + a bit + ?

This is a polite, everyday request for help, suitable for strangers or acquaintances. The 一下 softens the request, making it less demanding. Use it in shops, on the street, or with colleagues. For a more urgent tone, drop 一下 and say 帮我！(bāng wǒ!).