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“be done for” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwán dàn

Example

考试考砸了，我完蛋了。kǎo shì kǎo zá le wǒ wán dàn le

I messed up the exam, so I am done for.

Illustration for 完蛋 (be done for)

How to say “be done for” in Chinese

“Be done for” in Chinese is 完蛋 (wán dàn).

A person or situation reaches a final point with no way out, whether the result is truly disastrous or only feels hopeless in the moment.

Full entry for 完蛋: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 完蛋

护照丢了，这次旅行算是完蛋了。hù zhào diū le zhè cì lǚ xíng suàn shì wán dàn le

The passport is lost, so this trip is done for.

Tips for using 完蛋

  • It can describe a plan, machine, or person, but applying it to someone else can sound harsh because it presents that person as beyond help.

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