CANTONESE PHRASE · REPAIR
How to say “please help” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
幫幫手bong1 bong1 sau2
please help
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How to pronounce it
Read the Jyutping as bong1 bong1 sau2. Its number after each syllable marks a Cantonese tone. Play the saved recording to hear the whole phrase, then say it back at your own pace.
When to use it
A natural everyday request for someone nearby to lend a hand. It is not a specific danger cry.
Try it when: Asking someone nearby for a hand with an everyday difficulty.
Rough literal gloss: help help hand.