How to say “still” in Chinese with 还 (hái)
Subj. + 还 (hái) + Verb Phrase / Adj.
Continuation with "还 (hái)"
Subj. + 还 (hái) + Verb Phrase / Adj.
HSK 2AdverbsContinuation with "还 (hái)"
Rule structure
还 (hái) can be used to express that a state or action is still ongoing or has not changed, similar to "still" in English. It often appears before the verb or adjective in the sentence.
Rule structure
还 (hái) can be used to express that a state or action is still ongoing or has not changed, similar to "still" in English. It often appears before the verb or adjective in the sentence.
Examples
我还在学习。
Wǒ hái zài xuéxí.
I am still studying.
Examples
我还在学习。
Wǒ hái zài xuéxí.
I am still studying.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Continuation with "还 (hái)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Subj. + 还 (hái) + Verb Phrase / Adj.. For example: 我还在学习。 — “I am still studying.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我还在学习。 — “I am still studying.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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