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March 24, 2026
依旧(依舊)yījiù(yi1jiu4)
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.
Strokes13Frequency#6261DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
The concept of continuity and constancy is valued in Chinese culture, often reflecting the importance of tradition and stability in relationships and societal norms. 依旧 captures this sentiment beautifully.
Memory Tip
Think of 依 (yi) as 'relying on' or 'depending on' something that stays the same, and 旧 (jiu) as 'old' or 'previous.' Picture someone leaning on an old tree that has stood there unchanged for years, signifying that things remain as they were.
Meanings of 依旧
yījiù(yi1jiu4)
1as before
2still
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About 依旧
依旧Simplified
依舊Traditional
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#6261Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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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.
Usage Notes
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).
HSK Study Tips
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.
Common Mistakes
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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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.
