Definition

1. Phrase:
   • It doesn't matter / It's okay / No problem: A common, reassuring phrase used to indicate that a situation is not serious, that a mistake or issue is forgiven, or that there is no cause for worry or apology.

Usage Examples

• Phrase:
  • Nếu bạn không giúp tôi được, cũng chẳng sao. (If you can't help me, it's okay.)
  • "Tôi xin lỗi vì đã đến muộn." — "Chẳng sao đâu." ("I'm sorry for being late." — "No problem.")
  • Làm hỏng cái này cũng chẳng sao, chúng ta có thể mua cái khác. (Breaking this doesn't matter; we can buy another one.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is often used to downplay a problem or to offer comfort. It can be strengthened with "đâu" at the end ("chẳng sao đâu") for a more complete, soothing tone.
• It is a colloquial and very common alternative to the more formal "không sao", with "chẳng" adding a slightly more emphatic or casual nuance of "not at all".

Variants and Related Words

• Không sao (phrase): It's okay, no problem. (A direct and very common synonym.)
• Đừng lo (phrase): Don't worry. (Often used in similar reassuring contexts.)
• Ổn cả (phrase): It's all fine.

Synonyms

• It's alright
• Never mind
• Don't worry about it
• No big deal

Related Idioms

• Chẳng hề gì: Doesn't matter a bit, not a problem at all. (A slightly more literary synonym.)
• Có sao đâu: (Similar meaning: "What's the problem?" or "It's fine.")

1. Not to matter
   • Nếu bạn không giúp tôi được, cũng chẳng sao
     If you can't help me, it doesn't matter