A2 adjective Neutral #2,500 most common 1 min read

无关

wúguān /wu˧˥ kwan˧˥/
Practice it

Wúguān signifies a lack of connection or relevance between things.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Means unrelated or not connected.
  • Used to exclude irrelevant information.
  • Indicates something is not important or relevant.

Overview

无关 (wúguān) 是一个常用的中文词语，其基本意思是“不相关”、“没有关系”或“不重要”。它主要用来指明某事物与另一事物之间缺乏联系，或者某事物的存在、发生与否对整体情况没有影响。在日常交流和书面语中，无关都扮演着重要的角色，帮助人们区分主次，聚焦重点。

无关通常用作形容词，修饰名词或代词，或者用在句子中表示判断。它可以单独使用，也可以与其他词语组合构成更复杂的表达。例如，在“这件事情和你无关”中，无关直接表明了两者之间的距离。在“无关紧要”这个固定搭配中，无关则强调了事物的次要性。

无关经常出现在以下语境中：

Examples

1

这件事情与你无关，请不要担心。

everyday

This matter has nothing to do with you, please don't worry.

2

讨论应该聚焦于核心问题，无关的细节可以暂时搁置。

formal

The discussion should focus on the core issues; irrelevant details can be set aside for now.

3

他的话跟我一点儿无关。

informal

What he said has nothing to do with me at all.

4

研究结果表明，该变量与实验结果之间没有显著的统计学无关。

academic

The research results indicate that there is no significant statistical irrelevance between the variable and the experimental outcomes.

Common Collocations

无关紧要 unimportant; insignificant
与...无关 unrelated to...
毫不相关 completely unrelated

Common Phrases

与我无关

It has nothing to do with me.

无关紧要

unimportant; trivial

毫不相关

completely unrelated

Often Confused With

无关 vs 不相关

'Wúguān' can sometimes imply a subjective dismissal ('it doesn't matter to me'), while 'bù xiāngguān' is more objective about the lack of a link.

无关 vs 不搭界

'Bù dājiè' is a more colloquial term, often used to describe a lack of connection or overlap between people or things, similar to 'not having anything to do with each other'.

Grammar Patterns

Subject + 与/跟 + Object + 无关 Object + (是) + 无关 + 的 + Noun 无关 + Adjective (e.g., 无关紧要)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The phrase '与...无关' (yǔ...wúguān) is a very common structure. 'Wúguān' is generally neutral in tone. Be mindful that stating something is 'wúguān' can sometimes sound dismissive, so context and delivery are important.

Common Mistakes

Confusing 'wúguān' with words that mean 'important' or 'related'. Ensure you are using it to express a lack of connection or relevance. Avoid using it in situations where politeness requires a softer approach.

Tips

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Focus on Relevance

Use 'wúguān' to clearly state when something is not pertinent to the topic at hand.

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Avoid Overuse

While useful, excessive use of 'wúguān' might make communication sound dismissive or abrupt.

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Directness in Communication

In some Chinese contexts, directly stating something is 'wúguān' can be efficient, but be mindful of politeness in sensitive situations.

Word Origin

The character '无' (wú) means 'not have' or 'without'. The character '关' (guān) originally depicted a gate or barrier, and evolved to mean 'to close', 'to connect', or 'relation'. Together, '无' + '关' literally means 'without connection' or 'no relation'.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, clearly defining boundaries and responsibilities is often valued. Using 'wúguān' can be a direct way to establish that something does not fall within one's scope or responsibility.

Memory Tip

Think of '无' (no) and '关' (gate/connection). 'No connection' helps remember the meaning of 'wúguān'. Imagine a gate that is closed, blocking any connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

‘无关’和‘不相关’意思相近，都表示没有联系。但‘无关’有时带有主观判断，认为某事不应被考虑；而‘不相关’更侧重于客观上缺乏联系。

‘无关’通常用作形容词，放在名词前，如‘无关紧要’。也可以用在判断句中，如‘这件事与你无关’。

‘无关’本身是中性词，不带有褒贬色彩。它的感情色彩取决于具体的语境和所表达的含义。

当然可以。比如，当朋友问你是否知道某件与你无关的事情的细节时，你可以说：‘这事儿跟我无关，我不知道。’

Test Yourself

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这件事和我________，你不用问我。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

句子的意思是“这件事和我没有联系”，所以应该用‘无关’。

multiple choice

下列哪个词语最接近“无关”的意思？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

‘不相关’和‘无关’都表示没有联系，是最接近的同义词。

sentence building

请用“无关”和“紧要”组成一个表示“不重要”的短语。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: c

‘无关紧要’是一个固定搭配，意思是‘不重要’。

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