Meaning
This phrase combines 没 (not have) with 意义 (meaning/significance) to express that something lacks meaning, purpose, or value. It's commonly used to dismiss activities, arguments, or actions as worthless or futile.
Usage
Native speakers use this phrase to express that something is pointless or not worth doing. It can be used to describe activities, discussions, relationships, or efforts. Often appears in patterns like '这样做没意义' (doing this is pointless) or '讨论这个没意义' (discussing this is meaningless). The tone can range from matter-of-fact to dismissive depending on context.
Examples
- 01跟他争论这个问题没意义，他根本不会听。, .Arguing with him about this issue is pointless; he won't listen at all.
- 02如果你不喜欢这份工作，继续做下去也没意义。, .If you don't like this job, continuing to do it is also meaningless.
Characters
Common collocations
- 没意义的事meaningless thing/matter
- 这样做没意义doing this is pointless
- 争论没意义arguing is pointless
Antonyms
Origin
意义 is a compound word where both characters relate to 'meaning' or 'significance.' The phrase 没意义 developed naturally from the negation pattern 没 + noun to express absence of meaning.