Chinese phrase
我没有〜怎么办？ wǒ méi yǒu 〜 zěn me bàn
Meaning
I don't have ___. What should I do?
When to use it
This phrase asks what to do when something is not available. It states a problem and seeks practical advice.
Example dialogue
我没有 护照 怎么办？ wǒ méi yǒu hù zhào zěn me bàn
I don't have my passport; what should I do?
先别慌，去最近的大使馆或领事馆咨询，他们会给你指引。 xiān bié huāng qù zuì jìn de dà shí guǎn huò lǐng shì guǎn zī xún tā men huì gěi nǐ zhí yǐn
First, don't panic, and go to the nearest embassy or consulate, where they can guide you.