Meaning
Indicates lack of possession or non-existence.
Cultural Background
Used daily in all transactions. Similar usage, but often softer in tone. Often mixed with Cantonese {冇|mou5}. Used in standard Mandarin contexts.
The Golden Rule
If you want to say 'I don't have', always use {没有|méiyǒu}.
Meaning
Indicates lack of possession or non-existence.
The Golden Rule
If you want to say 'I don't have', always use {没有|méiyǒu}.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct negative marker.
我____钱。
The correct form to negate possession is {没有|méiyǒu}.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises我____钱。
The correct form to negate possession is {没有|méiyǒu}.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, in casual speech, it is very common.
Related Phrases
有没有
specialized formDo you have or not?
没有关系
similarIt doesn't matter.