English–Chinese

“no” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwú

Example

无人知道答案。wú rén zhī dào dá àn

No one knows the answer.

Illustration for 无 (no)

How to say “no” in Chinese

“No” in Chinese is 无 (wú).

The state of having zero of something, whether it is an object, a person, or an available possibility.

Full entry for 无: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 无

他无疑是个好人。tā wú yí shì gè hǎo rén

He is undoubtedly a good person.

Tips for using 无

  • In conversation, the bare adverb is less common than its use in compact compounds and formal wording, so standalone use can sound concise or formal.

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