没有 (méi yǒu) — (verb) to not have; to lack; (adverb) used before verbs to indicate something did not happen in the past
Definition
没有 is the everyday way to negate 有 ("not have / there isn't") and to negate past actions. Its written/formal equivalent is 无; use 没有 in normal speech.
verb
to not haveto lack
adverb
used before verbs to indicate something did not happen in the past
Examples
- 没有。Wǒ méi yǒu shū.I don't have a book.
- 没有。Tā méi yǒu lái.He didn't come.
- 没有。Jīn tiān méi yǒu shuǐ.Today there is no water.
Grammar
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