还
hái
Still, yet (adverb)
How to say “still” in Chinese with 还 (hái)
Subj. + 还 (hái) + Verb Phrase / Adj.
还 (hái) — still
HSK 2Adverbs
Subj. + 还 (hái) + Verb Phrase / Adj.
HSK 2Adverbs还 (hái) — still
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.
他还在工作。
Tā hái zài gōngzuò.
He is still working.
我还在家看书。
Wǒ hái zàijiā kànshū.
I am still reading at home.
Examples
我还在学习。
Wǒ hái zài xuéxí.
I am still studying.
他还在工作。
Tā hái zài gōngzuò.
He is still working.
我还在家看书。
Wǒ hái zàijiā kànshū.
I am still reading at home.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “still” in Chinese with 还?
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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