他
tā
He
没 (méi) — paired absence with 没 (méi)A没 (méi)B
没 (méi) + A + 没 (méi) + B
HSK 53.0
Pattern diagram
没Verb没Verb
Rule structure
Established 没 (méi)A没 (méi)B expressions repeat 没 (méi): 没吃没喝 (méi chī méi hē), “had nothing to eat or drink.” A and B usually form a familiar pair. The meaning depends on the expression; any two words cannot be inserted freely.
Rule structure
Established 没 (méi)A没 (méi)B expressions repeat 没 (méi): 没吃没喝 (méi chī méi hē), “had nothing to eat or drink.” A and B usually form a familiar pair. The meaning depends on the expression; any two words cannot be inserted freely.
Examples
他一天没吃没喝。
Tā yì tiān méi chī méi hē.
He had nothing to eat or drink all day.
Examples
他一天没吃没喝。
Tā yì tiān méi chī méi hē.
He had nothing to eat or drink all day.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “paired absence with 没A没B” in Chinese with 没?
Use the structure: 没 (méi) + A + 没 (méi) + B. For example: 他一天没吃没喝。 — “He had nothing to eat or drink all day”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他一天没吃没喝。 — “He had nothing to eat or drink all day”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 5.
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