Myth check
Chinese has no grammar.
Mandarin grammar is different from English, not absent.
Verdict
mostly_false
Why
Word order, particles (吗/了/的), measure words, and aspect are systematic.
There is little inflection, which feels “easy,” but patterns still must be learned.
Translating English sentence shape word-for-word often fails.
Test the better framing with a short practice drill the same day you read this myth.
Better framing
Study high-frequency patterns as chunks, not as “no grammar.”
Practice tip
Practice tip: after reading “Chinese has no grammar.”, do one concrete drill from the better framing—speak aloud for five minutes using related words or tones.