Nothing meanings in Chinese

没有任何事物

Example:

There is nothing in the box.

盒子里没有任何东西。

I have nothing to say.

我没有什么可说的。

Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate the absence of items, ideas, or information.

Note: This is the most common usage of 'nothing,' indicating a complete lack of something.

无关紧要

Example:

It’s nothing to worry about.

这没什么好担心的。

It was nothing special.

那并没有什么特别之处。

Usage: informalContext: Used to downplay the significance of something.

Note: In this context, 'nothing' suggests that the subject is unimportant or trivial.

虚无

Example:

He feels like he is nothing.

他觉得自己毫无价值。

In the end, we are all nothing.

最后，我们都是虚无的。

Usage: formalContext: Used in philosophical or existential discussions.

Note: This meaning often relates to feelings of insignificance or existential thoughts.

没有人

Example:

No one is here; nothing is happening.

这里没有人，什么事都没有发生。

Nothing is going on in the meeting.

会议上什么事都没有。

Usage: informalContext: Used to describe a lack of activity or presence.

Note: This usage emphasizes the absence of people or events.

微不足道

Example:

His contribution was nothing compared to the others.

与其他人相比，他的贡献微不足道。

For her, this amount of money is nothing.

对她来说，这笔钱微不足道。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to express that something is insignificant when compared to something else.

Note: This usage helps to emphasize relative importance or value.

Nothing

The absence of anything; not anything.

Example: I have nothing to say.

Note:

Nil

Meaning zero or nothing; often used in formal contexts.

Example: The chances of success were nil.

Note: Formal synonym for nothing.

Zero

The numerical value 0; nothing at all.

Example: He scored zero points in the game.

Note: Specifically refers to the numerical value of zero.

Zilch

Slang term meaning nothing at all; absolutely nothing.

Example: I know zilch about cars.

Note: Informal and more emphatic synonym for nothing.

Nada

Informal term meaning nothing; often used in casual conversation.

Example: There's nada left in the fridge.

Note: Informal synonym for nothing.

Nothing but

This phrase means only or just. It emphasizes the singular quality of something.

Example: She is nothing but trouble.

Note: The addition of 'but' changes the meaning to emphasize the singular nature of what follows.

Nothing to write home about

This idiom means not particularly exciting or impressive.

Example: The movie was okay, but nothing to write home about.

Note: The idiom conveys a sense of mediocrity or lack of standout qualities.

Nothing doing

This phrase means absolutely not or refusing to do something.

Example: I asked for a raise, but my boss said, 'Nothing doing.'

Note: It is a direct and firm way of rejecting a request or suggestion.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

This saying means you can't achieve anything if you don't take risks.

Example: I'm not sure if I should apply for that job. Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Note: It conveys the idea that without trying new things or taking risks, you won't achieve anything.

Next to nothing

This phrase means almost nothing or very little.

Example: I paid next to nothing for this shirt at the thrift store.

Note: It emphasizes the extremely low value or cost of something.

Nothing but the best

This expression means only the very best or highest quality.

Example: She deserves nothing but the best in life.

Note: It emphasizes the exclusivity and superiority of the best option.

There's nothing to it

This phrase means something is very easy or simple to do.

Example: Learning to ride a bike is easy. There's nothing to it.

Note: It conveys a sense of simplicity and lack of difficulty in performing a task.

Squat

Squat means nothing at all or absolutely nothing.

Example: I've been waiting for hours and got squat in return.

Note: Squat is often used in informal contexts to emphasize the lack of something.

Jack

Jack is slang for nothing, especially when emphasizing a lack or insufficiency.

Example: You're offering me jack, that's not enough for the job.

Note: Jack is more direct and slightly more informal than 'nothing'.

Zip

Zip means absolutely nothing or zero.

Example: After all that effort, I got zip in return.

Note: Zip carries a sense of disappointment or frustration about receiving nothing.

Bupkis

Bupkis, from Yiddish, is used to mean absolutely nothing or a total failure.

Example: I worked hard, but all I got was bupkis.

Note: Bupkis is more colorful and expressive than 'nothing', conveying a stronger sense of disappointment.

Sod all

Sod all is British slang for absolutely nothing or very little, especially in terms of payment.

Example: I did all the work, and they paid me sod all.

Note: Sod all is primarily used in British English and is more informal and direct than 'nothing'.

I have nothing to say.

我没有什么好说的。

She felt nothing but sadness.

她感到的只有悲伤。

He has no interest in anything.

他对任何事情都没有兴趣。

Nothing - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: nothing

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): nothings

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): nothing

Syllabification and Stress

Nothing Contains 2 syllables: noth • ing

Phonetic transcription: ˈnə-thiŋ

noth ing , ˈnə thiŋ (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

Nothing: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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