bong1 zo6幫助帮助
Jyutpingbong1 zo6
Yalebōng joh
Definition
To help or assist; to provide support to solve problems or improve a situation.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
While 幫助 is understood in speech, native speakers overwhelmingly prefer the monosyllabic 幫 or the phrase 幫忙 in everyday life. Using 幫助 often sounds slightly formal or written, as if you are reading from a news report or a formal announcement. For casual requests or offers of assistance, stick to 幫 or 幫手.
Examples
Do you have any way to help him solve the problem?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often overuse 幫助 in casual settings where it sounds stiff. If you want to sound natural, use 幫 or 幫手 instead, as 幫助 is better reserved for written contexts or serious discussions about social aid.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
