Chinese phrase
没带〜 méi dài 〜
Meaning
not bring ___
When to use it
Indicates that someone did not bring something with them. It is used before the missing item, often to report a problem or explain a situation.
Example dialogue
我今天没带护照，怎么办？ wǒ jīn tiān méi dài hù zhào zěn me bàn
I didn't bring my passport today. What should I do?
别担心，先用电子护照或者联系领事馆试试。 bié dān xīn xiān yòng diàn zi hù zhào huò zhě lián xì lǐng shì guǎn shì shì
Don't worry, try using the electronic passport first or contacting the consulate.