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沒
méi, mò
Description
“沒”是一个很常用的字,最常见的意思是“没有”,用来说不存在或者没做过一件事。
"沒" is a very common character, most often meaning "not have," used to indicate something doesn't exist or hasn't been done.
它还有一个读音是“mò”,意思是东西被水盖住了,比如“沉沒”。
It also has a pronunciation "mò," meaning something is covered by water, as in "沉沒" (sink).
Meanings
沒méi
do not have; there is not
我沒錢了。
I have no money left.
沒méi
did not (past negation)
他今天沒來上課。
He didn't come to class today.
沒mò
to sink; to be submerged
大水沒過了小路。
The flood didn't cover the path.
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Notes
- Nuance
沒 negates 有 and past actions; 不 negates present/future states and habits.
- Etymology
沒 (mò) originally meant to sink under water; the 'not have' sense (méi) developed later.
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