How to say “do not have” in Chinese with 没有
没 (méi) + 有 (yǒu) + Noun
Negation of "有 (yǒu)" with "没 (méi)"
没 (méi) + 有 (yǒu) + Noun
HSK 1AdverbsNegation of "有 (yǒu)" with "没 (méi)"
Rule structure
The verb 有 (yǒu) is negated uniquely. Instead of using 不 (bù), you must use 没 (méi) to form 没有 (méiyǒu), which means "do not have". 没 (méi) + 有 (yǒu) acts as "negative auxiliary verb" that establishes the absence of a state (possession). 没有 (méiyǒu) can be shortened to 没 (méi) without altering its meaning.
Rule structure
The verb 有 (yǒu) is negated uniquely. Instead of using 不 (bù), you must use 没 (méi) to form 没有 (méiyǒu), which means "do not have". 没 (méi) + 有 (yǒu) acts as "negative auxiliary verb" that establishes the absence of a state (possession). 没有 (méiyǒu) can be shortened to 没 (méi) without altering its meaning.
Examples
我没有手机。
Wǒ méiyǒu shǒujī.
I do not have a mobile phone.
Examples
我没有手机。
Wǒ méiyǒu shǒujī.
I do not have a mobile phone.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Negation of "有 (yǒu)" with "没 (méi)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 没 (méi) + 有 (yǒu) + Noun. For example: 我没有手机。 — “I do not have a mobile phone.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我没有手机。 — “I do not have a mobile phone.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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