Negation 不/没

否定词

About this concept

Two negation words: 不 (bù) for habits, states, future; 没(有) (méi) for past actions and 有. 不 changes to bú before 4th tone.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level A1.

我不喝咖啡。I don't drink coffee. (habit)

我没去。I didn't go. (past)

他没有钱。He doesn't have money.

明天我不去。Tomorrow I won't go.

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