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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "to help" with 帮 (bāng)

    Manner & Method

    Structure

    帮 + Person + Verb + Object

    Explanation

    The preposition 帮 (bāng) means "to help" or "for the benefit of" someone. It is used before the person being helped, followed by the action performed on their behalf. For example, 帮他处理伤口 means "to help him treat the wound."

    Examples

    • 你能帮我拿一下那个杯子吗？

      Nǐ néng bāng wǒ ná yīxià nàge bēizi ma?

      Can you help me grab that cup?

    • 邻居经常帮我们收快递。

      Línjū jīngcháng bāng wǒmen shōu kuàidì.

      The neighbors often help us collect our deliveries.

    • 她帮朋友翻译了一封英文邮件。

      Tā bāng péngyou fānyì le yī fēng Yīngwén yóujiàn.

      She helped her friend translate an English email.

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