没关系 (méi guān xi) — it doesn't matter; no problem
Definition
Set phrase meaning 'it doesn't matter / no problem', used to reply to thanks or to brush off small worries. 好说 sounds like 'no problem' but means 'I can handle it' (you're welcome for a favor); 不要紧 is a written/书面 synonym for 'not serious'.
phrase
it doesn't matterno problem
Examples
- ，。没关系。Duì bu qǐ, wǒ bú huì. méi guān xi.Sorry, I don't know how. It doesn't matter.
- 。没关系。Xiè xie. méi guān xi.Thanks. You're welcome.
- 没关系，。méi guān xi, Nǐ chī ba.It doesn't matter, go ahead and eat.
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