仍然
réng rán HSK 4

English Meaning

📚 Example Sentences

他仍然在学习。
Tā réngrán zài xuéxí.
He is still studying.
天气仍然很冷。
Tiānqì réngrán hěn lěng.
The weather is still very cold.
她仍然喜欢唱歌。
Tā réngrán xǐhuan chànggē.
She still likes singing.
他仍然很忙。
Tā réngrán hěn máng.
He is still very busy.
我仍然爱你。
Wǒ réngrán ài nǐ.
I still love you.

💡 Memory Tip

Break it down: 仍 (réng) sounds like 'reng' in 'renew,' but here it means 'still,' and 然 (rán) means 'so' or 'thus.' Think of it as 'thus still' to remember it emphasizes continuity. Associate it with a phrase like 'I still remember' to reinforce usage.

📝 Usage Notes

仍然 is neutral in tone and used in both formal and informal contexts, common in written and spoken Chinese. It often appears in narratives or arguments to highlight ongoing states, such as in '他仍然在努力' (He is still working hard). It can imply a slight contrast, like 'despite that, it's still the case.'

📖 Grammar Points

仍然 typically precedes verbs or adjectives in a sentence, such as '仍然 + Verb' (e.g., 仍然学习) or '仍然 + Adjective' (e.g., 仍然漂亮). It can be used in negative sentences like '仍然不 + Verb' (e.g., 仍然不知道). It often pairs with time-related contexts to show duration.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese communication, using 仍然 can subtly convey perseverance or tradition, reflecting values like consistency. It's common in discussions about habits, beliefs, or situations that withstand time or challenges.

🔄 Similar Words

Similar to 还 (hái), which also means 'still,' but 仍然 is more formal and emphasizes continuity despite change, while 还 is more casual and versatile. 依旧 (yījiù) is another synonym, but it has a literary feel and stresses 'as before.'

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