Chinese phrase
没有〜怎么办？ méi yǒu 〜 zěn me bàn
Meaning
What should I do if I don't have ___?
When to use it
Asks what to do when something is not available. It presents a problem and seeks advice or help in a simple, direct way.
Example dialogue
我没有钱，怎么办？ wǒ méi yǒu qián zěn me bàn
I don't have any money, so what should I do?
先别急，我可以借你一些钱。 xiān bié jí wǒ ké yǐ jiè nǐ yì xiē qián
Don't worry, I can lend you some money.