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无所谓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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无所谓
wúsuǒwèi
to be indifferent
HSK 6, l, 23 strokes, rank #1920, Hard
无所谓
wúsuǒwèi
not to matter
HSK 6, l, 23 strokes, rank #1920, Hard
无所谓
wúsuǒwèi
cannot be said to be
HSK 6, l, 23 strokes, rank #1920, Hard
wúsuǒwèi(wu2suo3wei4)wu suo wei T2
1to be indifferent
2not to matter
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March 24, 2026
无所谓(無所謂)wúsuǒwèi(wu2suo3wei4)
无所谓 (wú suǒ wèi) means 'to be indifferent' or 'it doesn't matter.' It is often used to express a lack of concern or interest regarding a situation or decision, indicating that the outcome is not significant to the speaker. In conversational contexts, it can convey a casual attitude towards choices or opinions.
Strokes23Frequency#1920DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, expressing indifference can sometimes be seen as a way to maintain harmony and avoid conflict. Saying 无所谓 might reflect a desire to keep the peace rather than overtly disagreeing with others.
Memory tip
Think of 无 (wú) as 'no,' 所 (suǒ) as 'place,' and 为 (wèi) as 'to be.' Imagine a person shrugging and saying 'no place to be concerned' about something, which ties to the meaning of indifference. Visualize a character saying 'whatever' while waving their hand dismissively.
Meanings of 无所谓
wúsuǒwèi(wu2suo3wei4)
1to be indifferent
2not to matter
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About 无所谓
无所谓Simplified
無所謂Traditional
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习用语phrase (phr.)Part of Speech
#1920Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
无所谓 (wúsuǒwèi) vs 不在乎 (bù zàihū) — use 无所谓 when expressing indifference in a casual context, while 不在乎 implies a stronger sense of disregard.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include using 无所谓 in overly formal contexts, where '不重要' (bù zhòng yào) might be more appropriate. Be cautious with the tone when speaking; the second tone in 所 is often mispronounced. Typical collocations include phrases like '我无所谓' (wǒ wú suǒ wèi) meaning 'I don't care.'
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 无所谓 connects to other expressions of indifference or casualness. Students should focus on using it in conversation to express nonchalance and practice its pronunciation to ensure clear communication.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 无所谓 with expressions that convey strong opinions, leading to sentences like '我无所谓这个问题' (wǒ wú suǒ wèi zhè ge wèn tí) which can sound strange. A better phrasing would be '我对这个问题无所谓' (wǒ duì zhè ge wèn tí wú suǒ wèi).
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无所谓 (wú suǒ wèi) means 'to be indifferent' or 'it doesn't matter.' It is often used to express a lack of concern or interest regarding a situation or decision, indicating that the outcome is not significant to the speaker. In conversational contexts, it can convey a casual attitude towards choices or opinions.
When to use 无所谓
Common mistakes include using 无所谓 in overly formal contexts, where '不重要' (bù zhòng yào) might be more appropriate. Be cautious with the tone when speaking; the second tone in 所 is often mispronounced. Typical collocations include phrases like '我无所谓' (wǒ wú suǒ wèi) meaning 'I don't care.'
无所谓 or something close to it
无所谓 (wúsuǒwèi) vs 不在乎 (bù zàihū) — use 无所谓 when expressing indifference in a casual context, while 不在乎 implies a stronger sense of disregard.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 无所谓 with expressions that convey strong opinions, leading to sentences like '我无所谓这个问题' (wǒ wú suǒ wèi zhè ge wèn tí) which can sound strange. A better phrasing would be '我对这个问题无所谓' (wǒ duì zhè ge wèn tí wú suǒ wèi).
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Grammar patterns of 无所谓
无所谓 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
