没错

• Pinyin: méi cuò
• Hanzi breakdown: 没 (no) + 错 (mistake) -> no mistake, correct.

Meaning

Correct; that is right.

It is a simple, versatile agreement phrase used in casual and semi-formal contexts. It can confirm facts, opinions, or someone else’s summary.

Examples

1. 没错，问题就出在这里。 Correct, that's exactly where the problem lies.
2. 他说的没错，先把数据核对完。 He's right - let's finish checking the data first.
3. 没错，但我们还要考虑预算。 That's right, but we still need to consider the budget.

Usage Guide

Context: daily conversation, work chat, school, comments

Tone: clear, confirming

Do Say

• 没错，这就是我要表达的。（Use for confirmation.）
• 没错后面可以接补充意见。（Good for balanced agreement.）

Don't Say

• 把没错当成很热烈的夸奖。（It confirms correctness more than it praises.）

Common Mistakes

• Overusing it as a filler; it should confirm a clear point.

Origin & History

A standard spoken phrase meaning there is no error, widely used as agreement and confirmation.

Cultural Context

Era: 2020s

Generation: All generations

Social background: Urban online speakers, students, and workers

Regional notes: Used across Mainland China, especially in online and casual speech.