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hansieng

The difference between 依然 and 仍然 is very subtle. 依然 focuses more on the comparison between now and past; 仍然 emphasizes on "the situation continues to exist":

1. 依然, same as before, same as in the past
E.g. 他虽然已经是总统了，可是对他的小学老师依然很恭敬。 [phr] Although he has been the president, towards his primary school teacher he remains deferential.
This is to say, the respect that he has towards his teacher is the same as before when he was a child.

2. 仍然, indicating there is no change in the situation or the situation continues to exist
E.g. 虽然他已经年过半百，但身体仍然很健康。 [phr] Though more than fifty years old, he is still quite healthy.
This is to say, the situation "he is healthy" does not change and it continues to exist as time passes.

lisaC

How can I use 仍然 (réngrán) in a sentence?

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他仍然在学习中文 (tā réngrán zài xuéxí zhōngwén).

This sentence means "He is still learning Chinese". 仍然 (réngrán) is used here to indicate that the action of learning Chinese is still ongoing.

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我仍然在家里

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我仍然在家里。 / 我仍然在家裡。 [wo3 reng2 ran2 zai4 jia1 li3 .] , (phr) I am still at home.

lisaC

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Is 仍然 (réngrán) used to express a continuing action or a continuing state?

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仍然 (réngrán) is used to express a continuing action or state, conveying the meaning of "still" or "yet." It indicates that a situation or condition persists over time, often in contrast to what might be expected to change or be different.

For example, if someone were to say "他仍然在这里" (tā réngrán zài zhèlǐ), it means "He is still here," suggesting that despite the passage of time or other circumstances, the person remains in the same place.

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Is 仍然 (réngrán) more formal or informal?

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仍然 (réngrán) is a formal word. It is used in formal contexts, such as in written documents, speeches, and formal conversations. It is not used in informal contexts, such as in casual conversations. It is also not used in colloquial language.

In comparison, the informal word 依然 (yīrán) is used in informal contexts, such as in casual conversations.

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仍然 (réngrán) versus 仍旧 (réngjiù) :

These two are quite often interchangeable but they are slightly different in these two aspects:

1. Tone: 仍然 is more neutral and formal. 仍旧 is more casual, sometimes implying expectation for change.

2. Usage: 仍然 is broadly used in formal writing and speech. 仍旧 is more common in spoken or informal language.

lisaC

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