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How to Say "It's okay" in Chinese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
没关系
"It's okay" in Chinese · say it like may guan-xi

The most natural way to say "It's okay" in Chinese is 没关系. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

没事
more casual, often used among friends
没问题
slightly more formal, used to assure someone

When to use it

You can use this phrase to reassure someone when they apologize or feel guilty. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. It conveys that there is no issue or problem with what happened.

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Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
对不起,我迟到了。I'm sorry I'm late.
没关系,大家都在等你。It's okay, everyone is waiting for you.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this with '没事' which is more casual.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 没关系, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Chinese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use '没关系'?

Use '没关系' when you want to express that something is not a problem or to comfort someone.

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