没有
méi yǒuTo not possess or own something; to lack something.
他没有时间去旅行。
He doesn't have time to travel.
这家商店没有苹果。
This store doesn't have apples.
Often used to express the absence of something or to deny possession.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'没有' is a very common phrase in Chinese and is used to express the absence of something or to deny possession. It is often used in everyday conversation.
⚡Gold Rule
Negative Construction
'没有' is a negative construction and is used to negate the existence or possession of something. It is equivalent to 'do not have' or 'do not exist' in English.
📖Word Origin
Combination of '没有' (méi yǒu), where '没有' (méi) means 'not' and '有' (yǒu) means 'to have'.
📝Usage Notes
This is a common negative construction in Chinese, often used to express the absence of something or to deny possession. It can also be used to express inability or impossibility.