HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
没 — not, no, have not
- Reading
- méi
- Meaning
- not, no, have not
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
没 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is méi and it means not, no, have not. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
没 appears in everyday chinese words such as 没事 (no problem, never mind), 没有 (don't have, there isn't) and 淹没 (submerge; flood; drown).
Chinese words containing 没
Frequently asked questions
What does 没 mean in Chinese?
没 means not, no, have not in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 没 read?
没 is read méi. Reading it inside real words — 没事 and 没有 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 没 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 没 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 没 in a word?
A common word containing 没 is 没事 (méishì) — "no problem, never mind". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 没 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 没 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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