How to Say “Help!” in Mandarin

救命
jiùmìng

Help!

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

Character by character

  • 救jiùto save
  • 命mìnglife

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How do you say "Help!" in Mandarin?
"Help!" in Mandarin is 救命, pronounced jiùmìng (fourth tone, fourth tone).
What does 救命 mean literally?
救命 breaks down as 救 (to save) + 命 (life).
What tones does 救命 use?
救命 is pronounced jiùmìng: fourth tone, fourth tone.