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“what should i do” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzěn me bàn

Example

我该怎么办?wǒ gāi zěn me bàn

What should I do?

Illustration for 怎么办 (what should i do)

How to say “what should i do” in Chinese

“What should i do” in Chinese is 怎么办 (zěn me bàn).

A verbal signal that a situation needs an answer or a plan.

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

Example sentences with 怎么办

遇到这种情况,我真的不知道怎么办。yù dào zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng wǒ zhēn de bù zhī dào zěn me bàn

When faced with this kind of situation, I really don't know what to do.

Tips for using 怎么办

  • The phrase can sound urgent after a sudden problem, but it also fits small everyday difficulties, so tone and context carry much of its force.

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