不要紧
bùyào jǐnUsed to indicate that something is not important or serious, often to reassure someone.
别担心，这件事不要紧。
Don't worry, this matter is not serious.
你迟到了不要紧，我们可以等你。
It doesn't matter if you're late, we can wait for you.
This phrase is commonly used to downplay the importance of a situation or to reassure someone that a mistake or delay is not a big deal.
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💡Pro Tip
Reassurance
This phrase is often used to reassure someone that a situation is not serious or that a mistake is not a big deal.
📖Word Origin
The phrase is composed of '不要' (don't need) and '紧' (urgent or serious), literally meaning 'not urgent' or 'not serious'.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is very common in everyday conversation and is used to reassure or comfort someone. It can also be used to downplay one's own mistakes or to show that a situation is not as serious as it might seem.