Chinese phrase
不能〜怎么办？ bù néng 〜 zěn me bàn
Meaning
What should I do if I can't ___?
When to use it
Asks what to do when someone cannot do something. It presents a problem and seeks a practical solution.
Example dialogue
我的签证快到期了，不能 续签 怎么办？ wǒ de qiān zhèng kuài dào qī le bù néng xù qiān zěn me bàn
My visa is about to expire. What should I do if I can't renew it?
先去学校国际办咨询，看他们能不能帮忙。 xiān qù xué xiào guó jì bàn zī xún kàn tā men néng bù néng bāng máng
Let's first ask the school's international office and see if they can help.