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How to Say “I lost my wallet” in Chinese

我的钱包丢了
wǒde qiánbāo diūle.
I lost my wallet · trad. 我的錢包丟了
A person frantically searches through their bag with a worried expression, illustrating “I lost my wallet” in Chinese: 我的钱包丢了 (wǒde qiánbāo diūle.)

我的钱包丢了 (wǒde qiánbāo diūle) means “I lost my wallet.” The pattern “我的…丢了” is a common way to express that you have lost something, whether it's an object or a document.

What does 我的钱包丢了 (wǒde qiánbāo diūle.) mean?

我的钱包丢了 (wǒde qiánbāo diūle.) means “I lost my wallet” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “my wallet lost.”

When to use it

Neutral and direct. This phrase is appropriate for reporting a lost item in various situations, from casual conversations to more formal reports.

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “WUH-duh chyen-BAOW dyoh-luh.” The “le” at the end is a neutral tone.

Other ways to say it

  • 我的护照丢了wǒde hùzhào diūle.I lost my passport
  • 我的手机丢了wǒde shǒujī diūle.I lost my phone
  • 我的钥匙丢了wǒde yàoshi diūle.I lost my keys

Examples

我的钱包丢了,我该怎么办?
wǒde qiánbāo diūle, wǒ gāi zěnme bàn?
I lost my wallet, what should I do?
别担心,我的钱包丢了,但我有备用卡。
bié dānxīn, wǒde qiánbāo diūle, dàn wǒ yǒu bèiyòngkǎ.
Don't worry, I lost my wallet, but I have a backup card.
我的行李丢了,请问去哪里申报?
wǒde xíngli diūle, qǐngwèn qù nǎli shēnbào?
I lost my luggage, where do I report it?
Pro tip: The structure “我的…丢了” is very versatile; you can replace “钱包” with almost any item to say you've lost it.

Related phrases

救命! · Help快报警 · Call the police我的护照丢了 · I lost my passport
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