没什么 (méi shén me) — it doesn't matter; it's nothing; (in reply to thanks) you're welcome; think nothing of it
Definition
A casual spoken phrase used to dismiss something as unimportant or to reply to thanks ("you're welcome / think nothing of it"). Less formal than 没事, which leans toward "no problem / it's all right" after an apology.
verb
it doesn't matterit's nothing(in reply to thanks) you're welcomethink nothing of it
Examples
- 没什么，。méi shén me, Nǐ bié dān xīn.It's nothing — don't worry.
- A:！B:没什么。A: xiè xie nǐ bāng máng! B: méi shén me.A: Thanks for your help! B: You're welcome.
- 没什么，。méi shén me, Zhè jiàn shì wǒ yǐ jīng chǔ lǐ hǎo le.No big deal, I've already taken care of it.
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