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The phrase 没关系 (méi guānxi) is formed through a conceptual blend where its literal, concrete meaning evolves into a figurative, abstract one. It directly translates as "there is no connection" or "it has no bearing", originating from the idea that a minor issue or fault is not connected to or does not concern the core relationship or situation at hand. Over time, this concrete sense of "no connection" was metaphorically applied to interpersonal interactions to politely dismiss an apology or minor inconvenience, implying the event is insignificant and thus "doesn't matter".
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不小心碰到你，没关系。
弄丢了也没关系，再买一个。
这次失败了没关系，下次再努力。
你迟到几分钟没关系，会议还没开始。
虽然任务很困难，但没关系，我们可以一起想办法解决。