没事
méi shìphrase★Beginner
informal
Nothing is wrong; no problem; it's okay
没事，别担心。
It's okay, don't worry.
你没事吧？
Are you okay?
💡
Commonly used to reassure someone or ask about someone's well-being.
Collocations
没事儿no problem没事的fine
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
没事儿phrase
no problem
没事的phrase
fine
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use '没事' to reassure someone or ask if they are okay. It's a versatile phrase in everyday Chinese.
⚡Gold Rule
Tone Matters
The tone of '没事' can change its meaning. Use a neutral or slightly rising tone for reassurance, and a questioning tone when asking about someone's well-being.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 没 (méi, 'not') and 事 (shì, 'thing/matter'), literally meaning 'no matter/thing'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in casual conversation to express reassurance or to ask about someone's condition. The variant '没事儿' is more colloquial and includes the diminutive particle '儿'.
Word Breakdown
没
not
prefix事
thing/matter
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