How do you say "never mind" in Chinese?

算了

suàn le

Phrase Hanzi

In Chinese, "never mind" is 算了 (suàn le).

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Pronunciation

To get suàn le right, aim for "suàn" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "le" kept light and neutral.

Writing and usage

算了 is written using hanzi. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

never mind

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How to remember 算了

Link the syllable "swahn luh" to a quick mental flash of never mind, and "suàn le" will stick as never mind.

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Questions about 算了

How do you pronounce 算了?

To get suàn le right, aim for "suàn" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "le" kept light and neutral.

Is 算了 formal or casual?

算了 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 算了 used in Chinese?

算了 is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (never mind).

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"Never mind" in other languages

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