bong1 mong4幫忙帮忙
Jyutpingbong1 mong4
Yalebōng mòhng
Definition
To help, assist, or do a favor.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
While 幫忙 is widely understood, native speakers often prefer the simpler 幫 or 幫手 in casual daily conversation. Using 幫忙 can sound slightly more formal or polite, making it a good choice when asking for assistance from someone you are not very close with. It functions as a verb-object compound, so you cannot insert aspect markers like 咗 or 過 directly inside it.
Examples
Can you help me keep an eye on the kid?
Thank you for coming over to help today.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to say 幫忙我, but this is grammatically incorrect because 幫忙 is a separable verb. You should say 幫我忙 or simply use 幫手 instead.
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Grammar guides
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