还
hái
Still, yet (adverb)
How to say “and also” in Chinese with 还 (hái)
还 (hái) + Verb
还 (hái) — and also
HSK 2Adverbs
还 (hái) + Verb
HSK 2Adverbs还 (hái) — and also
Rule structure
还 (hái) can be used to add additional information, meaning "also" or "in addition." It connects elements within a sentence, indicating an extra item or action.
Rule structure
还 (hái) can be used to add additional information, meaning "also" or "in addition." It connects elements within a sentence, indicating an extra item or action.
Examples
我会说英语，还会说法语。
Wǒ huì shuō Yīngyǔ, hái huì shuō Fǎyǔ.
I speak English and also French.
他会游泳还会打篮球。
Tā huì yóuyǒng hái huì dǎlánqiú.
He can swim and also play basketball.
我还喜欢看电影。
Wǒ hái xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng.
I also like watching movies.
Examples
我会说英语，还会说法语。
Wǒ huì shuō Yīngyǔ, hái huì shuō Fǎyǔ.
I speak English and also French.
他会游泳还会打篮球。
Tā huì yóuyǒng hái huì dǎlánqiú.
He can swim and also play basketball.
我还喜欢看电影。
Wǒ hái xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng.
I also like watching movies.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “and also” in Chinese with 还?
Use the structure: 还 (hái) + Verb. For example: 我会说英语，还会说法语。 — “I speak English and also French”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我会说英语，还会说法语。 — “I speak English and also French”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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