This page provides essential Chinese phrases for reporting theft, accidents, or contacting the police in China.
If you lose something, feel unsafe, or need urgent help, these phrases will help you communicate clearly with local authorities.
Use these expressions in real emergency situations.
🚨 I need help.
Chinese: 我需要帮助。
Pinyin: wǒ xūyào bāngzhù.
English: I need help.
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💬 Example:
A: Excuse me, I need help.
A: 打扰一下，我需要帮助。
B: Please tell me what happened to you.
B: 请跟我说一下发生了什么事。
💡 Tip:
General emergency sentence you can use anywhere when you encounter trouble and need assistance.
🚨 Call the police.
Chinese: 报警。
Pinyin: bào jǐng.
English: Call the police.
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💬 Example:
A: Please call the police, my things were stolen.
A: 麻烦帮我报警，我的东西被偷了。
B: Don’t worry, I will dial 110 right away.
B: 别担心，我马上拨打 110。
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Use this when you encounter theft, conflict or other safety incidents requiring police support.
🚨 I lost my passport.
Chinese: 我的护照丢了。
Pinyin: wǒ de hùzhào diū le.
English: I lost my passport.
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A: I lost my passport, what should I do?
A: 我的护照丢了，我该怎么办？
B: We will take you to the police station to report the loss.
B: 我们带您去派出所挂失。
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Say this to hotel or airport staff immediately if your passport goes missing.
🚨 Someone stole my bag.
Chinese: 有人偷了我的包。
Pinyin: yǒu rén tōu le wǒ de bāo.
English: Someone stole my bag.
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💬 Example:
A: Someone stole my bag when I was shopping.
A: 我逛街的时候有人偷了我的包。
B: Let’s go to the service desk and call security.
B: 我们先去服务台联系安保人员。
💡 Tip:
Use this when your backpack, handbag or luggage has been stolen by others.
🚨 I am lost.
Chinese: 我迷路了。
Pinyin: wǒ mílù le.
English: I am lost.
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💬 Example:
A: I am lost, I can’t find my hotel.
A: 我迷路了，找不到入住的酒店。
B: Show me your hotel address, I will guide you there.
B: 把酒店地址给我看一下，我给您指路。
💡 Tip:
Speak this to passersby or staff when you cannot find your destination outdoors or inside buildings.
Final Advice
Always report lost items or safety issues as soon as possible.
Police stations in China are generally helpful and organized, especially in major cities and airports.
Clear communication and patience will help resolve most issues efficiently.