How to Say ‘No, this is the first time.’ in Simplified Chinese
没有，这是第一次。
💬 Usage Tip: Literally, 'No, this is first time.'
🇨🇳 In China: Important to inform the doctor if it's a new issue.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
没有
[méi yǒu]
no
Used to negate a statement.
我没有看到他。
I did not see him.
这
[zhè]
this
Refers to something presently visible or being thought of.
这是我的书。
This is my book.
是
[shì]
is
Used to connect the subject with a predicate.
他是老师。
He is a teacher.
第一
[dì yī]
first
Indicates the initial point in a sequence.
这是我的第一次旅行。
This is my first trip.
次
[cì]
time
An instance or occurrence of something.
我第一次尝试做饭。
It's my first time trying to cook.
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