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Continuation with 还 ("hai2")

还 hái

Adverb
HSK 3

Structure

Subj. + 还在 + [Verb Phrase] ⋯⋯ ，(但是 / 可是 +) Subj. + 还是 + [Verb Phrase] Subj. + 还 + 不 / 没 + [Verb Phrase]

Translations

  • still

Definition

表示动作或状态的持续，相当于“仍然”、“依旧”。

Indicates the continuation of an action or state, equivalent to 'still'.

Usage

放在动词或形容词之前，强调某种情况在时间上持续不变。

Placed before a verb or adjective to emphasize that a certain situation remains unchanged over time.

Examples

  • 1 天还亮着呢，不用开灯。 (It's still bright, no need to turn on the light.)
  • 2 他还在睡觉，别吵醒他。 (He is still sleeping, don't wake him up.)
  • 3 这个问题还没有解决。 (This problem has not been solved yet.)
  • 4 你还年轻，有很多机会。 (You are still young, there are many opportunities.)
  • 5 外面的雨还下得很大。 (It is still raining heavily outside.)

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