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沒
méi, mò
Description
「沒」最常用来表示「没有」的意思，是口语里很常见的字。
"沒" is most commonly used to mean "not have" and is a very common word in spoken language.
它读「méi」时表示否定，读「mò」时有「沉下去」的意思。
When pronounced "méi," it expresses negation; when pronounced "mò," it means "to sink."
Meanings
沒méi
not have; there is not
我沒有時間。
I have no time.
沒méi
did not (negates past action)
他昨天沒來上課。
He didn't come to class yesterday.
沒mò
to sink; to submerge; to disappear
船慢慢沒入水中。
The boat slowly sank into the water.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
沒 negates 有 and past actions; 不 negates present, future, or habits.
- Etymology
reading méi is the common negation; original reading mò means to sink underwater.
In videos
“感覺好久沒有過得這麼健康了”
“可能loading沒有那麼重的工作”
Images