Traditional Chinese - Emergency Help

先冷靜一下

Xiān lěngjìng yíxià.

Stay calm.

Meaning: 先冷靜一下 (Xiān lěngjìng yíxià) means “Stay calm” or “Calm down first.” It sounds caring and practical, not too harsh.

When to use: Use it when someone is scared, panicking, or speaking too fast during an urgent situation.

現在馬上出去

Xiànzài mǎshàng chūqù!

Get out now.

Meaning: 現在馬上出去！ (Xiànzài mǎshàng chūqù!) means “Get out now!” It is direct because the situation is dangerous.

When to use: Use it to tell someone to leave a risky place immediately, like a fire, smoke, gas smell, or unsafe area.

Tip: This is an urgent command, so use it only when safety matters. For normal leaving, don’t use this strong tone.

不要碰它

Bùyào pèng tā.

Don't touch it.

Meaning: 不要碰它 (Bùyào pèng tā) means “Don’t touch it.” It is a clear warning.

When to use: Use it when something may be hot, sharp, broken, electric, dirty, or dangerous.

Tip: For a warning, say 不要碰它 (Bùyào pèng tā), not just 不碰它 (bù pèng tā). 不要 (bùyào) makes it a clear “don’t.”

發生事故了

Fāshēng shìgù le.

There was an accident.

Meaning: 發生事故了 (Fāshēng shìgù le) means “There was an accident.” It can be used for traffic accidents or other serious incidents.

When to use: Use it when reporting that an accident has happened, especially to a passerby, staff member, police officer, or emergency operator.

我的___動不了。

Wǒ de ___ dòng bù liǎo.

I can't move my ___.

Meaning: 我的___動不了 (Wǒ de ___ dòng bù liǎo) means “I can’t move my ___.” Put a body part in the blank, like 手 (shǒu), 腳 (jiǎo), or 脖子 (bózi).

When to use: Use it when you are injured and need to explain that a body part cannot move.

Tip: 動不了 (dòng bù liǎo) means you are unable to move it, not just that you don’t want to move it.

我需要救護車

Wǒ xūyào jiùhùchē.

I need an ambulance.

Meaning: 我需要救護車 (Wǒ xūyào jiùhùchē) means “I need an ambulance.” It is direct and important.

When to use: Use it when you or someone else needs urgent medical transport.

這裡會痛

Zhèlǐ huì tòng.

It hurts here.

Meaning: 這裡會痛 (Zhèlǐ huì tòng) means “It hurts here.” You can point to the painful place while saying it.

When to use: Use it to show a doctor, nurse, friend, or emergency worker where you feel pain.

我在流血

Wǒ zài liúxiě.

I'm bleeding.

Meaning: 我在流血 (Wǒ zài liúxiě) means “I’m bleeding.” It describes bleeding that is happening now.

When to use: Use it when you need someone to know there is active bleeding.

Tip: 在 (zài) shows the bleeding is happening right now.

我的___不見了。

Wǒ de ___ bú jiàn le.

My ___ is missing.

Meaning: 我的___不見了 (Wǒ de ___ bú jiàn le) means “My ___ is missing.” The blank can be a person or an important item.

When to use: Use it when you cannot find someone or something important, especially in a stressful situation.