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需要帮助
xū yào bāng zhù
What does "需要帮助" mean in English?
need help如果你需要帮助，请告诉我。
If you need help, please tell me.
How to use "需要帮助" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
To require assistance or support.
他需要帮助来完成这个项目。
He needs help to complete this project.
如果你感到困惑，可以寻求帮助。
If you feel confused, you can seek help.
Commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to indicate a need for support.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage in Questions
In Chinese, '需要帮助吗？' is the standard way to ask 'Do you need help?' in a polite manner. It is commonly used in service-oriented contexts.
Gold Rule
Avoid Literal Translation in Some Contexts
While '需要帮助' translates directly to 'need help,' in English it is more natural to say 'need assistance' in formal or professional contexts.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '需要' (xūyào, 'to need') and '帮助' (bāngzhù, 'help'), both of which are native Chinese words with long-standing usage in the language.
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral in tone and can be used in formal or informal contexts. It is often used in polite requests or offers of assistance.
Word Breakdown
需要
to need
verb帮助
help
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