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How do you say it in Chinese? 没有 Chinese pronunciation, 没有 Chinese learning

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Learning Chinese: How to Say "No" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 没有
Pinyin: méi yǒu
Pronunciation: mei2 you3
English Translation: No

Usage:

"没有 (méi yǒu)" is the most common way to say "no" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 你有笔吗?我没有。
Pinyin: Nǐ yǒu bǐ ma? Wǒ méi yǒu.
English: Do you have a pen? I don't have one.
Variations:

There are a few variations of "没有 (méi yǒu)" that you may hear:

不 (bù): A more formal way to say "no."
不是 (bú shì): Literally means "is not."
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "没有 (méi yǒu)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "no" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "没有 (méi yǒu)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"没有 (méi yǒu)" is typically used to negate the existence of something.
To say "no" to a question, you can simply say "没有 (méi yǒu)."
To say "no" to a request, you can say "不好意思,没有 (bù hǎo yì si, méi yǒu)", which means "I'm sorry, I don't have it."
In some regions of China, people may also use "不 (bù)" or "不是 (bú shì)" to say "no."

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