你没事吧
nǐ méishì ba
Are you ok · trad. 你沒事吧
你没事吧 (nǐ méi shì ba) is a common way to ask "Are you okay?" in Mandarin Chinese, especially when you suspect someone might be hurt, upset, or in trouble. It's used to check on someone's well-being after an incident or if they appear unwell.
What does 你没事吧 (nǐ méishì ba) mean?
你没事吧 (nǐ méishì ba) means “are you ok” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “you no trouble particle.”
When to use it
Neutral to casual. For a more polite or formal context, use 您没事吧 (nín méi shì ba). If you're asking more generally about someone's state or how they're doing, 你还好吗 (nǐ hái hǎo ma) or 你怎么样 (nǐ zěnme yàng) are good alternatives. A common reply is 我没事 (wǒ méi shì), meaning "I'm fine" or "I'm okay."
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "nee MAY-sher baa." The first syllable, 你, has a rising tone when followed by 没. 没 is a rising tone, 事 is a falling tone, and 吧 is a light, neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 你还好吗nǐ hái hǎo maAre you still good? / How are you doing? (more general check-in)
- 您没事吧nín méishì baAre you okay? (polite / formal)
- 你怎么样nǐ zěnmeyàngHow are you? / How's it going? (general check on state)
Examples
你看起来不高兴，你没事吧？
nǐ kàn qǐlái bù gāoxìng, nǐ méishì ba?
You look unhappy, are you okay?
刚才声音很大，你没事吧？
gāngcái shēngyīn hěn dà, nǐ méishì ba?
That noise was loud just now, are you okay?
老师，您没事吧？
lǎoshī, nín méishì ba?
Teacher, are you okay? (polite)
Pro tip: The particle 吧 (ba) at the end often implies that the speaker expects a 'yes' or 'no' answer, or is seeking confirmation. It softens the question, making it less direct than simply asking '你没事吗?'
Related phrases
基本问候语 · Basic greetings祝福你 · Bless you勇气和力量 · Courage and strength
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