Chinese phrase
错过〜怎么办？ cuò guò 〜 zěn me bàn
Meaning
What do I do if I miss ___?
When to use it
This phrase asks what to do after missing something. It expresses uncertainty and is often used in everyday speech to ask for practical advice.
Example dialogue
我 错过 了火车，怎么办？ wǒ cuò guò le huǒ chē zěn me bàn
I missed the train, so what do I do?
先别着急，查一下下一班车的时间再买票吧。 xiān bié zháo jí chá yí xià xià yì bān chē de shí jiān zài mǎi piào ba
Don't panic; check the next train's time and then buy a ticket.