没有信号
méiyǒu xìnghào
There's no signal · trad. 沒有訊號
没有信号 (méiyǒu xìnhào) means "there's no signal." It is commonly used to describe a lack of mobile phone reception or a dead zone, such as in a subway or a remote area.
What does 没有信号 (méiyǒu xìnghào) mean?
没有信号 (méiyǒu xìnghào) means “there's no signal” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “not have signal.”
When to use it
Neutral and widely understood. It's the standard way to express a lack of signal for mobile phones or other wireless devices.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “MAY-yoh SHIN-how.” The first syllable of 没有 is a rising tone, and 信号 has a falling tone then a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 没信号méi xìnghàono signal (shortened)
- 信号不好xìnghào bù hǎobad signal
- 断网了duànwǎng leinternet disconnected
Examples
这里没有信号，我打不了电话。
zhèli méiyǒu xìnghào, wǒ dǎ bu liǎo diànhuà.
There's no signal here, I can't make a call.
地铁里经常没有信号。
dìtiě li jīngcháng méiyǒu xìnghào.
There's often no signal in the subway.
我的手机没有信号，可能要重启一下。
wǒde shǒujī méiyǒu xìnghào, kěnéng yào chóngqǐ yīxià.
My phone has no signal, I might need to restart it.
Pro tip: The shortened version 没信号 (méi xìnhào) is very common in casual conversation and means exactly the same thing.
Related phrases
几点退房？ · What time is check-out在哪儿办电话卡？ · Where can i get a sim card手机能充电吗？ · Can i charge my phone here
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