Emphasizing Negation with “yòu”
又不 / 又没
How it works
又不 (yòu bù) and 又没 (yòu méi) are used to strengthen a negative statement. They often sound emotional, defensive, or slightly impatient in spoken Chinese.
They are very common in situations where the speaker wants to say:
it is not the case at all
there is no reason for that
I didn’t even do that
why treat it as if I did?
The difference
又不 (yòu bù) is usually used with general facts, habits, or future situations
又没 (yòu méi) is usually used with completed actions or past situations
The pattern
Example sentences
我又不认识他。
I do not even know him.
这件事又不难。
This matter is not difficult at all.
我又没说你错。
I didn’t say you were wrong.
Key point
This pattern is often emotional. It is not just a neutral negative sentence.
Compare:
我不认识他。 Wǒ bù rènshi tā. I do not know him.
我又不认识他。 Wǒ yòu bù rènshi tā. I don’t even know him. This second sentence sounds more defensive or emphatic.