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    Expressing 'it's okay' 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's okay," "it doesn't matter," or "no problem." It is used to reassure someone, accept an apology, or dismiss a concern. It is one of the most useful everyday phrases in Chinese conversation.

    Examples

    • 打碎了你的杯子，真不好意思。——没关系，旧的不去新的不来。

      dǎ suì le nǐ de bēizi, zhēn bù hǎoyìsi. — méi guānxi, jiù de bú qù xīn de bù lái.

      I broke your cup, I'm really sorry. — It's okay, out with the old, in with the new.

    • 迟到了？没关系，我们刚到。

      chídào le? méi guānxi, wǒmen gāng dào.

      You're late? It's fine, we just got here.

    • 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.

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