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仍然 (réngrán) vs 依然 (yīrán) — use 仍然 for emphasis on persistence despite change, while 依然 suggests a state that continues without change.
Be careful not to confuse 仍然 with 依然 (yi1 ran2), which carries a softer nuance of 'still' and is more formal. 仍然 is generally used in both spoken and written Chinese, but can sound more emphatic in formal contexts. Avoid placing 仍然 too early in a sentence, as it typically follows the subject.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 仍然 connects well with other adverbs of time and frequency. Students should practice using it in various sentence structures to become comfortable with its placement and nuances in conversation.
Learners often misuse 仍然 in sentence placement. For example, saying '仍然 我在学习' (reng2 ran2 wo3 zai4 xue2 xi2) is incorrect; it should be '我仍然在学习' (wo3 reng2 ran2 zai4 xue2 xi2). Additionally, some learners confuse it with 还, using them interchangeably when they are not. Use 仍然 for emphasis on continuity.
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How to say still in Chinese
“still” in Chinese is仍然
仍然 (reng2 ran2) means 'still' or 'yet' and is used to indicate that a situation or state continues to exist despite changes. It can express persistence in time or circumstances, often appearing in both spoken and written contexts to emphasize that something remains unchanged.
When to use 仍然
Be careful not to confuse 仍然 with 依然 (yi1 ran2), which carries a softer nuance of 'still' and is more formal. 仍然 is generally used in both spoken and written Chinese, but can sound more emphatic in formal contexts. Avoid placing 仍然 too early in a sentence, as it typically follows the subject.
仍然 or something close to it
仍然 (réngrán) vs 依然 (yīrán) — use 仍然 for emphasis on persistence despite change, while 依然 suggests a state that continues without change.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 仍然 in sentence placement. For example, saying '仍然 我在学习' (reng2 ran2 wo3 zai4 xue2 xi2) is incorrect; it should be '我仍然在学习' (wo3 reng2 ran2 zai4 xue2 xi2). Additionally, some learners confuse it with 还, using them interchangeably when they are not. Use 仍然 for emphasis on continuity.
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Grammar patterns of 仍然
仍然 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我虽没得到奖励，可____对自己充满信心。
Although I didn't get the reward, I still have confidence in myself.
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While both mean 'still', 仍然 is more emphatic and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, whereas 依然 is more formal and slightly softer.
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