not important; not serious It doesn't matter; never mind (adj.)
HSK 5
Traditional
不要緊
Radicals
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Examples
这只是小事，不要紧。 zhè zhǐshì xiǎoshì, bùyàojǐn. - It's just a small matter, it doesn't matter.
你迟到了几分钟，这不要紧。 nǐ chídào le jǐ fēnzhōng, zhè bùyàojǐn. - You're a few minutes late, it's not a big deal.
虽然我忘记带钱包，但是不要紧，我可以用信用卡付款。 suīrán wǒ wàngjì dài qiánbāo, dànshì bùyàojǐn, wǒ kěyǐ yòng xìnyòngkǎ fùkuǎn. - Although I forgot my wallet, it's okay, I can pay with a credit card.
你的手机没电了？没关系，这不要紧，我有充电器。 nǐ de shǒujī méi diàn le? méiguānxi, zhè bùyàojǐn, wǒ yǒu chōngdiànqì. - Your phone is out of battery? It's okay, no problem, I have a charger.
她昨天生病了，但是现在已经好了，所以不要紧。 tā zuótiān shēngbìng le, dànshì xiànzài yǐjīng hǎo le, suǒyǐ bùyàojǐn. - She was sick yesterday, but she's already better now, so it's okay.
Characters
不 bù - not; no (negation) | HSK 1
要 yào - want; be going to; ask for; demand | HSK 2
紧 jǐn - tight; firm, fast; close; being in quick succession; strict; intense; short of money; pressing, urgent; to tighten |