Chinese Grammar Sentence Structure 2 - How to make negative sentences 不 (bù) vs 没有 (méi yǒu)

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In this video, we’ll talk about how to make Negative sentences in Chinese.
Chinese uses different forms for negative action. Today we’ll learn two negation words 不 (bù) and 没有 (méiyǒu), and compare the difference between these two words.
The first Negation Word we’re going to learn is 不 (bù).
Negating adjectives
We use 不 (bù) to negate adjectives. To negate an adjective, simply place 不 (bù) before it. Eg. 她不高兴。
Negating verbs
不 (bù) is also used to negate a verb in the present or future, or to talk about habitual actions. Eg. 我不喝酒
Almost all verbs can be negated with 不 (bù) (unless you're talking about the past). The only verb that can never be negated with 不 (bù) is 有 (yǒu).
没有
Rather than placing 不 (bù) before it, you must use 没 (méi) to negate the verb 有 (yǒu).
The Short Form of 没有 (méiyǒu) Is 没 (méi)
Now, let’s look at the second negation word 没有 (méiyǒu)
It’s generally used for the negative of the past tense.
还没有
It’s generally used for the negative of the present perfect tense(has/have not done yet).