Meanings of 尚未
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未 (wèi) — use 尚未 when emphasizing an expectation for something to happen in the future.
尚未 is often used in formal contexts, such as in written language or official announcements, and can sometimes sound overly formal in casual conversation. Common collocations include '尚未完成' (not yet completed) and '尚未决定' (not yet decided). Be careful with tone, as mispronouncing the tones can change the meaning.
尚未 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it is useful for learners at HSK 4 and above. Students should focus on using this phrase in sentences to express future expectations and practice with verbs to enhance their fluency.
Learners often confuse 尚未 with 还没, using them interchangeably in informal contexts. For example, saying '我尚未去' (I not yet go) in a casual setting is better expressed as '我还没去' (I haven't gone yet).
Pronunciation of 尚未
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How to say not yet in Chinese
“not yet” in Chinese is尚未
尚未 (shàng wèi) means 'not yet' and is used to indicate that something has not occurred or been completed up to the present moment. It suggests an expectation or hope for the action to happen in the future, often used in contexts where progress or change is anticipated.
When to use 尚未
尚未 is often used in formal contexts, such as in written language or official announcements, and can sometimes sound overly formal in casual conversation. Common collocations include '尚未完成' (not yet completed) and '尚未决定' (not yet decided). Be careful with tone, as mispronouncing the tones can change the meaning.
尚未 or something close to it
未 (wèi) — use 尚未 when emphasizing an expectation for something to happen in the future.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 尚未 with 还没, using them interchangeably in informal contexts. For example, saying '我尚未去' (I not yet go) in a casual setting is better expressed as '我还没去' (I haven't gone yet).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 尚未
It's better to use 尚未 in formal situations; in informal contexts, you might simply say 还没 (hái méi).
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