A1 Expression Neutral

没错

mei cuo

That's right; No mistake

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use {没错|méicuò} to confirm that a statement is accurate or to agree with someone's opinion.

Means: 'That's right' or 'Exactly'.
Used in: Confirming facts, agreeing with opinions, or answering 'yes' to a question.
Don't confuse: It is not used to mean 'no mistakes' in a grammatical sense.

Nodding head + 'Yes' = {没错|méicuò}

Explanation at your level:

Use {没错|méicuò} to say 'Yes, that is right.' It is very easy to use. If a friend says 'This is a book,' you say '{没错|méicuò}.' It is a great word for beginners.

As you learn more, you will see {没错|méicuò} everywhere. It is a versatile way to confirm facts. You can use it when someone asks a question or shares an opinion. It is more natural than saying {是的|shì de} (yes) every time.

At this level, you can use {没错|méicuò} to manage conversations. It helps you show active listening. It is often used to transition between points or to emphasize that you fully support the previous speaker's logic. It is a staple of fluent, natural-sounding Chinese.

In professional and social settings, {没错|méicuò} serves as a pragmatic marker of alignment. It signals that the speaker has successfully processed the information and concurs with the premise. Its usage is highly idiomatic, reflecting a nuanced understanding of social dynamics and the importance of verbal validation in Chinese discourse.

The phrase functions as a discourse marker that reinforces the shared epistemic space between interlocutors. By employing {没错|méicuò}, the speaker minimizes potential friction and establishes a collaborative communicative framework. It is an essential component of 'interpersonal pragmatics', where the goal is to maintain face and ensure mutual understanding through concise, affirmative feedback.

From a cognitive linguistics perspective, {没错|méicuò} represents a lexicalized negation that has undergone semantic bleaching, shifting from a literal 'no-error' state to a functional confirmation marker. Its high frequency in Mandarin discourse underscores the language's tendency toward parataxis and the prioritization of immediate, affirmative feedback loops in social interaction. It is a quintessential example of how simple lexical items facilitate complex social coordination.

Bedeutung

Used to confirm that something is correct or accurate.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Used constantly in daily life to maintain social harmony. Very similar usage, often combined with '對啊' (Duì a). Used in Mandarin-speaking contexts, though Cantonese speakers might use '係呀' (Hai ya). Common in business and formal Mandarin settings.

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Emphasize it!

Saying '{没错|méicuò}!' with a nod makes you sound much more native.

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Social Harmony

Using this phrase shows you are listening and agreeing, which is highly valued in Chinese culture.

Bedeutung

Used to confirm that something is correct or accurate.

💡

Emphasize it!

Saying '{没错|méicuò}!' with a nod makes you sound much more native.

💬

Social Harmony

Using this phrase shows you are listening and agreeing, which is highly valued in Chinese culture.

Teste dich selbst

Complete the dialogue.

A: 今天是周五吗？ B: ____，今天是周五。

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 没错

The speaker is confirming a fact, so {没错|méicuò} is the correct choice.

Which phrase is used to agree with an opinion?

Which of these is a natural way to agree?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 没错

{没错|méicuò} is for agreement, while the others are for apologies or farewells.

Choose the best response.

A: 这个蛋糕很好吃。 B: ____。

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 没错

Agreeing with a compliment requires {没错|méicuò}.

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No, it is only for agreement.

It is neutral and works everywhere.

Wo du es verwendest

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Confirming directions

You: 请问，这是去火车站的路吗？

Local: {没错|méicuò}，一直走就是了。

neutral

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Agreeing in a meeting

Boss: 我们需要提高效率。

You: {没错|méicuò}，我完全同意。

formal

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Chatting with friends

Friend: 这家咖啡馆的蛋糕太棒了！

You: {没错|méicuò}，我下次还要来。

informal

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Confirming an appointment

Client: 我们约在周三下午两点？

You: {没错|méicuò}，没问题。

neutral

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Solving a puzzle

Partner: 这块拼图应该放在这里吗？

You: {没错|méicuò}！

informal

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Checking facts

Colleague: 那是去年的数据吗？

You: {没错|méicuò}。

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a teacher marking a test: 'No mistake!' = {没错|méicuò}.

Visual Association

Imagine a giant green checkmark appearing in the air every time you say it.

Rhyme

When you're right, it's {没错|méicuò}, say it loud, don't be slow.

Story

Xiao Wang was lost. He asked a stranger, 'Is this the way to the station?' The stranger nodded and said, '{没错|méicuò}.' Xiao Wang felt relieved and thanked him. He realized that {没错|méicuò} is the perfect word for getting the right directions.

Word Web

对没问题确实就是同意正确

Herausforderung

For one day, try to replace every 'Yes' or 'I agree' with {没错|méicuò} in your Chinese practice.