Chinese phrase

没事 méi shì

Meaning

It's okay

When to use it

Says that everything is fine and there is no problem. It is common in replies to apologies or concerns and sounds calm and reassuring.

Example dialogue

对不起,我不小心踩到你的脚。 duì bù qǐ wǒ bù xiǎo xīn cǎi dào nǐ de jiǎo

Sorry, I accidentally stepped on your foot.

没事,我没受伤。 méi shì wǒ méi shòu shāng

It's okay, I wasn't hurt.

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