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How do you say help me in Cantonese?

There are several ways to say "help me" in Cantonese, depending on the context and formality:

Formal:

* 幫幫我 (bang bang ngo) - This is the most common and formal way to say "help me." It literally means "help help me."

* 請幫幫我 (cing bang bang ngo) - This is even more formal and polite, adding "please" in front.

Informal:

* 幫吓我 (bang ha ngo) - This is more casual and used with friends or family. It means "help a bit me."

* 幫我一下 (bang ngo yat ha) - This is also informal and means "help me a little."

* 救我 (gau ngo) - This is more urgent and means "save me."

Specific Requests:

* You can also use verbs directly followed by "我 (ngo)" which means "me." For example, "拉我一下 (laa ngo yat ha)" means "pull me a little."

Remember:

* The tone of your voice and facial expressions can convey different meanings.

* Using "請 (cing)" before any request makes it more polite.

Pronunciation:

* "幫 (bang)" sounds similar to the English word "bang"

* "吓 (ha)" sounds like "ha" in "hat"

* "一下 (yat ha)" sounds like "yat ha" in "yacht ha"

Choosing the right phrase depends on your relationship with the person you're asking for help.

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