没事 (méi shì) — it's nothing; it's okay; don't worry
Definition
没事 is a casual reply to thanks or apologies, meaning 'it's nothing / no problem' — also used to say someone is 'fine / okay'. Lighter and more everyday than the formal 好说.
verb
it's nothingit's okaydon't worry
Examples
- A:。B:没事。A: duì bu qǐ. B: méi shì.A: I'm sorry. B: It's nothing.
- 没事，。Tā méi shì, tā hěn hǎo.He's fine; he's very well.
- 没事，。Wǒ méi shì, xiè xie.I'm okay, thanks.
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