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Asking an A-not-A question with 绑没绑 (bǎng méi bǎng)
Negation
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Structure
Verb + 没 + Verb
Explanation
The A-not-A question pattern is formed by placing a verb next to its negated form using 没, creating a yes-or-no question without a question particle. For example, 绑没绑 asks 'tied or not tied?' This structure is a core Chinese interrogative pattern and sounds more natural than adding 吗 in many conversational contexts.
Examples
你把行李绑没绑好？路上别掉了。
nǐ bǎ xíngli bǎng méi bǎng hǎo? lùshang bié diào le.
Did you tie the luggage securely or not? Don't let it fall off on the way.
那条绳子你绑没绑紧？我有点担心。
nà tiáo shéngzi nǐ bǎng méi bǎng jǐn? wǒ yǒudiǎn dānxīn.
Did you tie that rope tightly or not? I'm a bit worried.
狗绑没绑在院子里？别让它跑出去了。
gǒu bǎng méi bǎng zài yuànzi lǐ? bié ràng tā pǎo chūqù le.
Is the dog tied up in the yard or not? Don't let it run out.