HSK 4, zg, 4 strokes, radical 亻, rank #1474, Medium
仍
réng
yet
HSK 4, zg, 4 strokes, radical 亻, rank #1474, Medium
仍
réng
to remain
HSK 4, zg, 4 strokes, radical 亻, rank #1474, Medium
仍
réng
yet, still; keeping, continuing; again
HSK 4, zg, 4 strokes, radical 亻, rank #1474, Medium
réng(reng2)reng T2
1still
2yet
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March 24, 2026
仍réng(reng2)
The character 仍 (réng) conveys the meaning of 'still' or 'yet,' indicating a continuation of a state or action. It is often used to express that something remains unchanged or persists over time, making it common in both formal and informal contexts. For example, it can be used to describe ongoing situations or repeated actions.
Strokes4Radical亻Frequency#1474DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of persistence is highly valued, often reflected in sayings and proverbs. The use of 仍 in phrases can convey a sense of resilience and commitment, which resonates with traditional values around perseverance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person standing still, holding a sign that says '仍' while everything around them changes. The left part of the character shows a person (亻) who is still (the right side of the character, 仍, looks like a person holding firm). This visual can help you remember that '仍' signifies continuity and persistence.
Meanings of 仍
réng(reng2)
1still
2yet
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About 仍
仍Simplified
4Strokes
亻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#1474Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
仍 (réng) vs 还 (hái) — use 仍 for emphasis on continuity or unchanged state, while 还 typically implies an additional action or condition.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 仍 with 还 (hái), which also means 'still' but has different nuances (e.g., '还' suggests 'also' or 'furthermore'). Ensure you use 仍 when emphasizing that a situation remains unchanged. It's often used in formal writing and conversation, so be mindful of the context in which you use it.
HSK Study Tips
As 仍 is not an HSK level word, learners should note its importance in expressing continuity. It connects well with other adverbs of time and frequency, helping to describe ongoing actions. Focus on using it alongside verbs to depict actions that are still occurring.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 仍 with 还, leading to sentences like '我还在工作' (Wǒ hái zài gōngzuò), which suggests 'I am also working' rather than maintaining that the action is ongoing. Remember to use 仍 for situations that are still current.
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仍 = 乃 + 亻. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 仍
IDS Structure⿰亻乃
仍Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
乃nai3
right
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How to say still in Chinese
“still” in Chinese is仍réng
The character 仍 (réng) conveys the meaning of 'still' or 'yet,' indicating a continuation of a state or action. It is often used to express that something remains unchanged or persists over time, making it common in both formal and informal contexts. For example, it can be used to describe ongoing situations or repeated actions.
When to use 仍
Common mistakes include confusing 仍 with 还 (hái), which also means 'still' but has different nuances (e.g., '还' suggests 'also' or 'furthermore'). Ensure you use 仍 when emphasizing that a situation remains unchanged. It's often used in formal writing and conversation, so be mindful of the context in which you use it.
仍 or something close to it
仍 (réng) vs 还 (hái) — use 仍 for emphasis on continuity or unchanged state, while 还 typically implies an additional action or condition.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 仍 with 还, leading to sentences like '我还在工作' (Wǒ hái zài gōngzuò), which suggests 'I am also working' rather than maintaining that the action is ongoing. Remember to use 仍 for situations that are still current.
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Grammar Patterns of 仍
仍 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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Cultural Notes for 仍
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'仍' is often used in everyday conversation to express continuity, reflecting the Chinese cultural emphasis on persistence and resilience in life.
Word Family of 仍
Compounds1
芿
Words Containing This Character4
仍réngstill
仍然réngránstill
仍旧réngjiùyet仍舊
频仍frequent頻仍
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Words with 仍
What does 仍然 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 仍
Certainly! In casual conversation, you might say '我们仍然有时间' (Wǒmen réngrán yǒu shíjiān), meaning 'We still have time.' Another example could be '她的决定仍旧有效' (Tā de juédìng réngjiù yǒuxiào), which translates to 'Her decision is still valid.' These sentences illustrate how 仍 is used to convey ongoing situations.
While both 仍 (réng) and 还 (hái) can mean 'still' or 'yet', they are used in different contexts. 仍 emphasizes the idea of remaining in a state, while 还 often suggests an additional or continued action. For instance, '他还在工作' (Tā hái zài gōngzuò) means 'He is still working,' but suggests that this is an ongoing context.
You can use 仍 (réng) in sentences to express continuity or persistence. For example, you might say '我仍然喜欢这个地方' (Wǒ réngrán xǐhuān zhège dìfāng), which means 'I still like this place.' It emphasizes that your feelings or situation have not changed.
仍 (réng) means 'still' or 'yet' in Chinese. It can be used to indicate that something continues to be true or that an action has not changed. For example, in the sentence '他仍在学习' (Tā réng zài xuéxí), it translates to 'He is still studying.'
You can say '我仍在工作' (Wǒ réng zài gōngzuò), meaning 'I am still working.'
Yes, 仍 is often used in formal contexts, while 还 tends to be more common in casual conversation.
No, 仍 is typically used for present or past actions that continue to the present.
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