Chinese
méi
Meaning: have not; not; (negative prefix for verbs)
Part of Speech: Adverb, Verb

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Example sentences

他沒去過中國。
他没去过中国。
He has not been to China.
他說他會來,卻沒來。
He said he would come, but he didn't.
因為下雨,所以我沒去。
Because it was raining, I didn't go.
下雨了,因此我沒去。
It rained, so I didn't go.
今天下雨了,所以我沒去公園散步。
It rained today, so I didn't go for a walk in the park.

Usage Notes

Indicates the absence of an action or state, or the lack of possession.

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