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没事 (méi shì): to have nothing to do, it doesn’t matter

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 1verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to have nothing to do, it doesn’t matter
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 1

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to have nothing to do, it doesn’t matter
  • to have nothing to do
  • it doesn't matter
  • no problem
  • it's nothing
  • used as a reassuring response to an apology or concern

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Character breakdown

(negative prefix for verbs) have not

HSK 1

matter

Example sentences

,。,。

Sorry, I'm late. It's okay, I just got here too.

?,。

What's wrong with you? Nothing, just a little tired.

,。

I have nothing to do this weekend; I can go shopping with you.

,,。

Don't worry, it's nothing; everything will be fine.

。

When he has nothing to do, he likes to lie on the sofa and watch TV.

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