A path turning back to its starting point, repeating the same course. Still; also; in addition; even more.
还
To go back to the place one came from. To give back, repay, or return an item to its owner.
Continuance, persistence, or something remaining unchanged over time.
还 signals that a state is still carrying on (还开吗) or hasn't occurred yet (还没回家).
Common Usage & Traps
- 还开吗 — is it still open?
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还我是学生我还是一学生还 sits after the subject before the main description.
How does 还 work in "那个小饭店还开吗?"?
It asks whether the shop is "still" operating despite the extremely late hour.
Appears in Stories 12 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
Follow Xiao Li as he copes with the effects of forest fires near his home in the US and reflects on environmental changes. A thoughtful story for HSK 4 learners.
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小李想,要是天气 还 这么热, 还 不下雨,整个森林都要烧没了。
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新闻里 还 说,最近这些年,美国西部每年都出现的森林大火是气候变化的结果。
This humorous dialogue follows a man who spends all his savings on his girlfriend's Apple phone and a lucky number, leaving him broke. A fun read for HSK 3 learners.
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那你网球 还 打吗?
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
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他想:“十点了,太晚了,那个小饭店 还 开吗?”
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
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对面做服装的老总接话说,那你 还 撑什么。
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碗里的汤 还 剩半碗,已经凉了。
Think instant noodles are unhealthy? This HSK 6 article challenges common myths and reveals surprising facts about nutrition, oil, and salt in this convenient food.
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可是,根据前几年的有关数据,中国方便面的年人平均消费量是三十五份,远不如日本,甚至 还 不到韩国的一半。
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这样看来,方便面所含的营养成分甚至 还 高于中国人最爱的馒头、米饭、面包之类的主食。
Is four years to reach HSK 5 fast or slow? Follow a conversation between two learners as they compare study hours and share realistic strategies for busy adults.
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我自己 还 下了一个APP,做HSK题,自己学了最多两百个小时。
Before you read, close your eyes and imagine a rainy afternoon. This story uses simple HSK 1 words to show how rain can become a talking friend.
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明天我 还 来看你。
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
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他除了做饼干、卖饼干, 还 爱读一点书,喜欢与人讨论政治制度。
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““我 还 可以说,我们这个地方,有一个卖饼干的,每天在街上叫卖饼干,但他 还 愿意关心国家大事,关心英美的政治制度,希望国家能走上正确的道路──只这件奇事,已够使我乐观,使我高兴了。
This short poem plays with words that sound alike, comparing things that are good to watch, read, hear, or taste. Perfect for practicing basic adjectives like 好 and 真.
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可乐真好喝,好喝 还 好玩儿。
Step through a full day—from morning routines to bedtime—and pick up practical phrases for telling time and talking about your own schedule with a typical Chinese rhyme.
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下午 还 上班。
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
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我天天坐在这儿看外边,觉得我儿子 还 会回来。”
Follow a traveler's unexpected hospital stay in China, where counting days and costs becomes practical learning. Practice numbers, dates, food prices, and simple descriptions of a doctor and room.
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什么都要钱, 还 都不好吃。
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