对不起
duìbuqǐ
I'm sorry
How to say "It's fine" in Chinese
没事
méi shì
It's fine
Grammar and structure
没事 (méi shì) literally means "no matter" or "nothing." It's a short, fixed expression used to say something is not a problem.
When to use it
Use this in casual conversations to reassure someone, like after a minor mistake or apology. It's more informal than 没关系 (méi guānxi). Avoid using it in very formal settings where 没关系 is safer.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “It's fine” in Chinese?
“It's fine” in Chinese is 没事 (méi shì).
How do you pronounce 没事?
没事 is pronounced méi shì.
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