Chinese phrase
怎么办？ zěn me bàn
Meaning
What should I do?
When to use it
Asks what to do when a problem occurs. It is a common, neutral way to ask for advice or a solution.
Example dialogue
手机充不进电了，怎么办？ shǒu jī chōng bú jìn diàn le zěn me bàn
My phone won't charge. What should I do?
先换根充电线试试，或者去修理店看看。 xiān huàn gēn chōng diàn xiàn shì shì huò zhě qù xiū lǐ diàn kàn kàn
First, try changing the charging cable, or take it to a repair shop.