Discussion of 还/還 [hái] also, in addition; yet, still

Discussion of 还/還

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还 is often used in the second clause of a complex sentence indicating a further meaning. The subjects of the two clauses can be same (Example 1) or different (Example 2). As an adverb, 还 must appear between the subject and the predicate verb (if the subjects of the two clauses are different).
Example 1. 玛丽买水果，还买酒。 [phr] Mary will buy fruits, and (she) will also buy wine.
Example 2. 别人都走了，为什么你还在这里？ [phr] Everyone else has left. Why are you still here?

lisaC

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How do I use 还 (hái) in a sentence?

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还 (hái) can be used to express that something is also true in addition to what has already been said. For example, you can say "我还喜欢吃苹果 (wǒ hái xǐhuan chī píngguǒ) - I also like to eat apples". Here, "还" is used to express that in addition to whatever else has been said, the speaker also likes to eat apples.

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When should I use 还 (hái) instead of other words?

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还 (hái) is used to express that something is in addition to what has already been mentioned. It is often used to emphasize that something is still true or valid even after something else has been mentioned.

For example, 还 (hái) can be used to express that something is still true even after something else has been mentioned.

我们已经完成了今天的任务，还 (hái) 需要完成明天的任务。

We have already completed today's task, yet we still need to complete tomorrow's task.

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"还是" (háishi) and "还" (hái) can both mean "still".

- 还是 (háishi) as "still" often carries a nuance of persistence or expectation that the situation remains unchanged, and it is frequently used to emphasize that something is surprisingly or disappointingly unchanged.

- 还 (hái) as "still" is used more neutrally to indicate that an action or state continues over time without additional connotations.

In addition, "还是" (háishi) and "还" (hái) have other meanings that they do not share with one another.

lisaC

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