Emergency Chinese essential
Chinese Emergency Phrases for Travelers
Learn essential emergency Chinese phrases for asking for help, calling the police, finding a doctor, and reporting a lost passport.
In an emergency, shorter is better. Save these phrases before a trip and show the Chinese text to someone nearby if speaking feels difficult.
Start with these phrases
Listen first, repeat the short phrase, then open it when you want a focused practice page. You can save any phrase for later.
A short real-life dialogue
You do not need to build a long sentence. These small turns are enough to get the conversation moving.
You我需要帮助。
You请报警。
You我的护照丢了。
Use it well
- Say the sentence once, then show it on your phone.
- 请报警 means Please call the police.
- Save your passport phrase before traveling.
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Keep learning
Use the 7-day starter path for a small daily routine, or search all 1,000 phrases when your situation changes.
Open the 7-day plan Search all phrasesQuestions learners ask
How do I say I need help in Chinese?
Say 我需要帮助.
How do I say my passport is lost?
Say 我的护照丢了.
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