Negation with 没(有) (méiyǒu)

Overview

This English reference introduces “Negation with 没(有) (méiyǒu)” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + 没有/没 + verb

Examples

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Common mistakes

Using with 了

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Exceptions

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Related grammar points

• Negation with 不 (bù)
• Past experience with 过 (guò)
• Completed actions with 了 (le)