Definition
不要紧 (bù yào jǐn) means 'it doesn't matter' or 'not serious', often used to downplay a problem or injury. It is similar to 没关系 (méi guān xi), but 不要紧 carries a stronger sense of 'not serious' (e.g., a minor wound), while 没关系 is a more general 'no problem' for any situation.
adjective
unimportantnot seriousit doesn't matter
Examples
- 不要紧，。Zhè diǎn xiǎo shāng bù yào jǐn, hěn kuài jiù hǎo le.This little injury is nothing serious; it will heal quickly.
- ，不要紧。Nǐ wàng le dài shū yě méi guānxi, bù yào jǐn.It's okay if you forgot to bring the book, it doesn't matter.
- 不要紧，。bù yào jǐn, wǒ zìjǐ néng zuò wán.Never mind, I can finish it myself.
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