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没有

méiyǒu

Description

"没有"是很常用的词,用来说不存在、没发生,或者你不拥有某个东西。

"没有" is a very common word used to say something does not exist, did not happen, or you do not have something.

它也可以用来说过去的事情没有做过。

It can also be used to say that something in the past was not done.

Meanings

没有méiyǒu

to not have; there is not

我没有钱。

I have no money.

没有méiyǒu

did not; have not (past negation)

他昨天没有来。

He didn't come yesterday.

没有méiyǒu

not as ... as (in comparisons)

我没有你高。

I am not as tall as you.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    没 (not have) + 有 (have); 没 can be used alone as a shorter form.

  • Nuance

    没有 negates 有 and past actions; use 不 to negate other verbs and adjectives.

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