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Mandarin for Problems, Health, and Bad Weather
Short Mandarin phrases for feeling unwell, losing an important item, and asking for urgent help during a trip.

- Last updated
- 2026-05-31
- Best for
- Travelers preparing a basic phrase backup for difficult moments
- May change
- Local emergency contacts, service access, and weather conditions
Feeling unwell
- 我不舒服。— wǒ bù shū fu. — I do not feel well.
- 我需要医生。— wǒ xū yào yī shēng. — I need a doctor.
- 药店在哪里?— yào diàn zài nǎ lǐ? — Where is the pharmacy?
- 医院在哪里?— yī yuàn zài nǎ lǐ? — Where is the hospital?
Lost items
Use 我的……不见了 — wǒ de... bù jiàn le — My ... is missing.
- 我的护照不见了。— wǒ de hù zhào bù jiàn le. — My passport is missing.
- 我的手机不见了。— wǒ de shǒu jī bù jiàn le. — My phone is missing.
- 我的包不见了。— wǒ de bāo bù jiàn le. — My bag is missing.
Asking for urgent help
- 请帮我。— qǐng bāng wǒ. — Please help me.
- 很急。— hěn jí. — It is urgent.
- 请报警。— qǐng bào jǐng. — Please call the police.
- 我需要找警察。— wǒ xū yào zhǎo jǐng chá. — I need to find the police.
- 派出所在哪里?— pài chū suǒ zài nǎ lǐ? — Where is the local police station?
- 我迷路了。— wǒ mí lù le. — I am lost.
- 我需要翻译。— wǒ xū yào fān yì. — I need an interpreter.
Weather words
- 太冷了 / 太热了 — tài lěng le / tài rè le — It is too cold / hot.
- 下雨 — xià yǔ — Raining.
- 下雪 — xià xuě — Snowing.
Short phrases are a backup, not the whole plan. For serious situations, use local services and ask a nearby person or hotel staff member to help you communicate.
Sources and reference checks
- Beginner Mandarin learning references
- Travel Chinese phrase references
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