Tag: Chinese Words

The story of Du Shiniang in Three Words of Wisdom

The “Two Slaps” later joined three other books compiled by Feng Menglong known as “Three Words of Wisdom” (三言). Together, the series is known as “Three Words of Wisdom and Two Slaps” (三言二拍 Sān Yán Èr Pāi). This has been passed down as a classic collection of short stories that vividly reflect life in the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) period.

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Chinese words about 没有don’t have

没有 (méiyǒu) means "to not have" and can be used to express that someone or something lacks something else. This can be used to express a lack of something tangible, like a date for the prom, or something more abstract, like a goal in life, or time, or "patience for your shenanigans." 没有 can be shortened to 没 without altering its meaning.

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