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    Expressing 'it doesn't matter' with 没关系 (méi guānxi)

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    Negation

    Structure

    没关系

    Explanation

    没关系 (méi guānxi) is a common expression meaning "it doesn't matter," "it's okay," or "no problem." It is used to reassure someone that something is not a big deal, often in response to an apology or a minor inconvenience. It can also be used to express that there is no relationship between two things.

    Examples

    • 没关系,下次注意就好了。

      Méi guānxi, xià cì zhùyì jiù hǎo le.

      It's okay, just be more careful next time.

    • 打碎了一个杯子?没关系,别担心。

      Dǎ suì le yí gè bēizi? Méi guānxi, bié dānxīn.

      You broke a cup? It's okay, don't worry.

    • 迟到了几分钟,没关系的。

      Chídào le jǐ fēnzhōng, méi guānxi de.

      You're a few minutes late, it's no big deal.

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