没有
méi yǒu
Not have, there is not
How to say “didn’t” in Chinese with 没有 (méiyǒu)
没有 (méiyǒu) + Verb
没有 (méi yǒu) — didn't, past negation
HSK 1Verb phrases
没有 (méiyǒu) + Verb
HSK 1Verb phrases没有 (méi yǒu) — didn't, past negation
Rule structure
To negate actions in the past, 没有 (méiyǒu) + Verb is used. In spoken language, 有 (yǒu) is often omitted.
Rule structure
To negate actions in the past, 没有 (méiyǒu) + Verb is used. In spoken language, 有 (yǒu) is often omitted.
Examples
我昨天没有看电视。
Wǒ zuótiān méiyǒu kàn diànshì.
I didn't watch TV yesterday.
他没有去学校。
Tā méiyǒu qù xuéxiào.
He didn't go to school.
我昨天没有去学校。
Wǒ zuótiān méiyǒu qù xuéxiào.
I didn't go to school yesterday.
Examples
我昨天没有看电视。
Wǒ zuótiān méiyǒu kàn diànshì.
I didn't watch TV yesterday.
他没有去学校。
Tā méiyǒu qù xuéxiào.
He didn't go to school.
我昨天没有去学校。
Wǒ zuótiān méiyǒu qù xuéxiào.
I didn't go to school yesterday.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “didn't, past negation” in Chinese with 没有?
Use the structure: 没有 (méiyǒu) + Verb. For example: 我昨天没有看电视。 — “I didn't watch TV yesterday”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我昨天没有看电视。 — “I didn't watch TV yesterday”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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