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| − | + | This pattern is formal and has sort of a classical feel to it. It's a more condensed form of "没有 [Noun] 可以 [Verb]." 无 () means "to not have" (same as 没有), and 可 can stand in for 可以. This pattern is useful when you want to express that a person is unable to perform the verb because the noun/object is not present. | |
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| + | {{Basic Grammar|无|B2|无 + Noun + 可 + Verb|我 <em>无</em> 话 <em>可</em> 说。|grammar point|ASG000000}} | ||
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| + | {{Similar|Negation of "you" with "mei"}} | ||
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| + | {{Translation|no}} | ||
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This pattern is formal and has sort of a classical feel to it. It's a more condensed form of "没有 [Noun] 可以 [Verb]." 无 () means "to not have" (same as 没有), and 可 can stand in for 可以. This pattern is useful when you want to express that a person is unable to perform the verb because the noun/object is not present.
Structure
无 +Noun + 可 + Verb
