Definition
没什么 is a fixed phrase used to downplay a situation. You can use it to say 'it doesn't matter' when someone apologizes, or 'you're welcome' when someone thanks you. It's the polite, modest response in both cases — think of it as 'it's nothing'. In casual conversation, it can also mean 'never mind' to brush off a concern.
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it doesn't matterit's nothing(in reply to thanks) you're welcomethink nothing of it
Examples
- 没什么，。méi shén me, nǐ bié dānxīn.It's nothing — don't worry.
- A:！B:没什么。A: Xièxiè nǐ bāngmáng! B: méi shén me.A: Thanks for your help! B: You're welcome.
- 没什么，。méi shén me, zhè jiàn shì wǒ yǐjīng chǔlǐ hǎo le.No big deal, I've already taken care of it.
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