Definition
没事儿 is a common spoken phrase with two main uses: (1) 'have nothing to do, be free' — used like a stative verb to describe having spare time; (2) 'it's nothing, never mind, don't worry' — used as a reassuring response to an apology or concern. The second meaning is especially frequent in daily conversation, similar to 'no problem' or 'it's okay'. It can also be used alone as a full sentence reply.
v
to have nothing to doto be free/spare (not busy)it's nothingit doesn't matternever mindno problem
Examples
- 没事儿，。Wǒ jīntiān méi shì r, kěyǐ péi nǐ qù guàngjiē.I'm free today; I can go shopping with you.
- ——，。——没事儿，。——Duìbuqǐ, wǒ lái wǎn le.——méi shì r, kuài jìnlái zuò ba.—Sorry I'm late.—It's nothing, come in and sit down.
- ？——没事儿，。Nǐ méi shì ba?——Wǒ méi shì r, bié dānxīn.Are you okay?—I'm fine, don't worry.
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