Section 5: Mobility & Safety

Phrase: 我而家扶你起身 — ngóh yìh gā fùh néih héi sān

Use before helping the person stand up so they know you are about to assist them.

Phrase: 慢慢坐 — maahn máan chóh

Use when asking the person to lower themselves into a chair or bed carefully.

Phrase: 企穩先 — kéih wán sīn

Use after they stand up to remind them to balance before walking.

Phrase: 行慢啲 — hàhng maahn dī

Use when guiding someone who is walking to reduce fall risk.

Phrase: 小心腳步 — síu sām geuk bouh

Use as a warning near steps, uneven ground, or obstacles on the floor.

Phrase: 轉一轉身 — jyun yāt jyun sān

Use when adjusting their position, for example turning towards the bed or chair.

Phrase: 唔好急住 — m̀h hóu gāp jyuh

Use to slow them down or ask them to pause before the next movement.

Phrase: 我幫你推輪椅 — ngóh bōng néih tēui lèuhn yí

Use before you start pushing the wheelchair so the person is prepared.

Phrase: 捉實我隻手 — jūk saht ngóh jek sáu

Use when you want them to hold your hand for support while moving.

Phrase: 你攰唔攰? — néih guih m̀h guih?

Use to check if they need a rest, especially after walking or transferring.