How to Say ‘What should I do’ in Simplified Chinese
怎么办
zěn me bàn
[dzun muh bahn]
💬 Usage Tip: [怎么办] literally means "how handle," and it's used to ask what to do in a situation. You can attach it after a problem, like [取消怎么办] or [迟到怎么办] "What should I do if I'm late?"
Phrase Breakdown
怎么办
zěn me bàn
[dzun muh bahn]
what to do
A phrase used when faced with a problem or difficult situation.
如果下雨了，怎么办？
What to do if it rains?
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