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依然 (yīrán) — use 依旧 when emphasizing the unchanged state in a more literary context, whereas 依然 is more common in everyday conversation.
Be careful not to confuse 依旧 with similar phrases like 仍然 (réngrán), which also means 'still' but may carry a slightly different nuance. Use 依旧 in more formal or literary contexts, while 仍然 is more conversational. Common collocations include 依旧如故 (still the same as before).
As an HSK 6 word, 依旧 is useful for expressing continuity and can help students build complex sentences. Focus on using it in conjunction with verbs to describe actions that remain unchanged, enhancing your fluency and expressiveness.
Learners often confuse 依旧 with 依然 (yīrán), which means 'still' but is used in slightly different contexts. For example, saying '我依旧做这个' (I still do this) may sound odd; using '我依然做这个' is more appropriate for casual contexts.
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How to say as before in Chinese
“as before” in Chinese is依旧
依旧 means 'as before' or 'still,' indicating that a situation or condition remains unchanged. It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts to express continuity over time.
When to use 依旧
Be careful not to confuse 依旧 with similar phrases like 仍然 (réngrán), which also means 'still' but may carry a slightly different nuance. Use 依旧 in more formal or literary contexts, while 仍然 is more conversational. Common collocations include 依旧如故 (still the same as before).
依旧 or something close to it
依然 (yīrán) — use 依旧 when emphasizing the unchanged state in a more literary context, whereas 依然 is more common in everyday conversation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 依旧 with 依然 (yīrán), which means 'still' but is used in slightly different contexts. For example, saying '我依旧做这个' (I still do this) may sound odd; using '我依然做这个' is more appropriate for casual contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 依旧
依旧 carries 2 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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但在其他商店纷纷关门倒闭之时，大型超市的强劲扩张势头却____不减。
But as other shops fold, the march of the superstores continues.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 依旧
Yes, while it is somewhat formal, it can be used in daily conversations to emphasize that something remains unchanged.
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