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không ai
/kəwŋ˧˧ ʔaːj˧˧/
no one
Trong phòng không ai.
There is no one in the room.
formalinformal
A phrase indicating the absence of any person or people in a given context.
Tôi tìm khắp nhà nhưng không ai ở đây.
I searched the whole house, but there was no one here.
Không ai biết câu trả lời.
No one knows the answer.
This phrase is commonly used to express the absence of people in a place or situation.
Collocations
không ai ở đâythere is no one herekhông ai biếtno one knows
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Usage in Questions
In questions, 'không ai' can be used to ask if no one is present or aware of something, e.g., 'Không ai ở đây à?' (Isn't anyone here?).
Gold Rule
Negative Existence
'Không ai' is used to negate the existence of people in a given context, similar to 'no one' in English.
Word Origin
Combination of 'không' (not) and 'ai' (who/anyone), forming a negative existential phrase.
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used to describe an empty place or a lack of knowledge among people.
Word Breakdown
không
not
rootai
who/anyone
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