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没有进步 (no progress)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase literally translates to "not have progress." 没有 (méi yǒu) is a negation for verbs indicating possession or existence, or actions that occurred in the past (in this context, it negates the idea of 'having progress'). 进步 (jìn bù) means 'progress' and functions here as a noun. The phrase describes a state of stagnation or lack of improvement.

Sample sentences

尽管他很努力，但项目一直没有进步。

Although he worked very hard, the project has made no progress.

如果继续这样下去，我们的团队会没有进步。

If we continue like this, our team will make no progress.

经过一段时间的治疗，他的病情仍然没有进步。

After a period of treatment, his condition still showed no progress.

Quick facts

negation_structure:没有 (méi yǒu) is used to negate a past action or existence/possession, which fits the meaning of 'no progress' (i.e., progress has not occurred or is not present). 不 (bù) would be used for general negation of present/future actions or states (e.g., 不进步 - not progress, which implies a choice or general state, whereas 没有进步 highlights the *lack* of progress).

Often used with

工作没有进步 (work has no progress)

学习没有进步 (studies have no progress)

病情没有进步 (condition has no progress)

生活没有进步 (life has no progress)

技术没有进步 (technology has no progress)

Mnemonic

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Example

尽管他很努力，但项目一直没有进步。

Although he worked very hard, the project has made no progress.

如果继续这样下去，我们的团队会没有进步。

If we continue like this, our team will make no progress.