Negating
The following structures are used to negate (usually an adjective or a verb) in Chinese. They are organized according to our grammar points by level.
A1 Negating
| Grammar Point (English) | Pattern | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Negation of "you" with "mei" | 没 + 有 | 我 没有 钱 。 |
| Standard negation with "bu" | 不 + Verb / Adj. | 他们 不 是 坏 孩子。 |
A2 Negating
| Grammar Point (English) | Pattern | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Comparing "bu" and "mei" | 不 vs 没 | 我 今天 晚上 不 吃饭。昨天 晚上 我 没 吃饭。 |
