没关系

Learning Chinese: How to Say "It's Okay" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 没关系
Pinyin: méi guān xì
Pronunciation: mei2 guan1 xi4
English Translation: It's okay

Usage:

"没关系 (méi guān xì)" is a common way to say "it's okay" or "don't worry about it" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 没关系，我没事。
Pinyin: Méi guān xì, wǒ méi shì.
English: It's okay, I'm fine.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "没关系 (méi guān xì)" that you may hear:

没事 (méi shì): A more informal way to say "it's okay."
没关系的 (méi guān xì de): A more formal way to say "it's okay."
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "没关系 (méi guān xì)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "it's okay" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "没关系 (méi guān xì)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"没关系 (méi guān xì)" is typically used when someone apologizes or expresses concern.
It can also be used to dismiss something as unimportant or not worth worrying about.
For example, if someone bumps into you, you can say "没关系 (méi guān xì)" to let them know that it's okay and you don't hold it against them.