HSK 7
没说的
méi shuō de
"没说的" – No need to say more, nothing to discuss
Explanation
没说的 (méi shuō de) is a fixed spoken-language phrase carrying two meanings depending on context: (1) "needless to say, of course, certainly" — referring to something obvious that requires no discussion; (2) "excellent, beyond reproach" — praise for quality or a person.
... + 没说的 (méi shuō de), usually standing at the end of a clause as a comment (e.g. 那是没说的 = that goes without saying; 真是没说的 = truly beyond reproach).
Used in spoken/colloquial language (everyday speech), carrying a tone of firm affirmation or praise; rely on context to understand whether it means "of course" or "excellent."
Interpreting it mechanically as "saying nothing" (completely wrong meaning); using it in formal texts (it is colloquial); confusing the two nuances — when praising, there must be a praising context (usually with 真是), when referring to something obvious it usually comes with 那是.
Examples
I'm willing to do this, that goes without saying; it's just that I don't know how much longer I can keep doing it.
I've met all the newly arrived leaders — they really are beyond reproach!
Practice
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Learn “没说的” effectively
The grammar point “没说的” ("没说的" – No need to say more, nothing to discuss) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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