没关系

Definition

A reply to an apology meaning no problem or it doesn't matter.

Example

Etymology

'没关系' (Méi guānxi) means 'it's okay,' where '没' (méi) is 'not' and '关系' (guānxi) means 'relationship,' indicating that there’s no issue or problem.

How & Where It’s Used

Used primarily in informal contexts, this phrase is often spoken when reassuring someone after an apology. It may also appear in written responses.

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