How to Say ‘Then my wallet is going to cry.’ in Traditional Chinese
那我的錢包要哭了。
nà wǒ de qián bāo yào kū le
[nah wo duh qiánbāo yaow kū le]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is a self-deprecating comeback to "I can really drink". Joking about your wallet keeps things light and shows you're a good sport.
Phrase Breakdown
那我的錢包
nà wǒ de qián bāo
then my wallet
那 (nà) means 'then / in that case'. 我的錢包 means 'my wallet'. Say 錢包 as qián-bāo, rising then high flat tone.
那我的錢包在哪裡？
Then where is my wallet?
Words in this phrase
那
nà
[nah]
that; then
Refers back to what was just said.
那很好，表示他適應得不錯。
That's good; it means he is adapting well.
我
wǒ
[wo]
I; me
The first-person pronoun used to talk about yourself.
我想多了解你們公司的制度，所以先自我介紹。
I want to learn more about your company’s system, so I’ll introduce myself first.
的
de
[duh]
's; of
A common grammar particle showing possession or linking description to a noun.
今天的活動很有收穫，這個「的」把時間和活動連起來。
Today’s event was very rewarding; this “de” connects the time and the event.
錢包
qián bāo
[qiánbāo]
wallet
A small case for carrying money and cards.
我的錢包不見了。
My wallet is missing.
要哭了。
yào kū le
is going to cry
要…了 means 'about to'. 哭 (kū) means 'to cry'. This is a joke meaning something is very expensive.
我快要哭了。
I'm about to cry.
Words in this phrase
要
yào
[yaow]
want; need; going to
Often means 'want to' or 'need to.' In ordering, it asks about your choice or preference.
你要用燕麥奶的話，要多加十元。
If you want to use oat milk, it costs ten dollars extra.
哭
kū
[kū]
to cry
To shed tears; here used jokingly for something suffering.
小孩一直哭。
The child keeps crying.
了
le
[le]
change-of-state particle
With 快…了, shows something is about to happen.
火車快來了。
The train is about to arrive.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Spent three months in Taiwan and this app was my lifeline. The tonal practice with real situations helped me sound less like a textbook and more like a person.”
Laura H., 28, Photographer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer