در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Use it to say an action is still continuing right now.
- Place it directly before the verb or adjective in a sentence.
- Combine with 'meí' to say something hasn't happened yet.
معنی
Think of it as a way to say something is still happening or hasn't changed yet. It's like a bridge connecting what was happening before to right now.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Checking if a friend is still at the office
你还在公司吗？
Are you still at the office?
Being asked if you've eaten lunch
我还没吃饭。
I haven't eaten yet.
A boss asking about a project status
这个工作还在进行中。
This work is still in progress.
زمینه فرهنگی
The character `还` originally depicted a person returning or circling back. Today, it reflects the Chinese concept of continuity and the flow of time. It is one of the most frequently used characters because Chinese social etiquette often involves checking on the 'current state' of others.
The 'Not Bad' Secret
If someone asks how you are, say `还可以` (hái kěyǐ). It literally means 'still can,' but it's the most common way to say 'I'm doing okay.'
Don't confuse with 'Again'
If you want to do something again, use `再` (zài). Use `还` only for things that haven't stopped.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Use it to say an action is still continuing right now.
- Place it directly before the verb or adjective in a sentence.
- Combine with 'meí' to say something hasn't happened yet.
What It Means
还 (hái) is your go-to word for continuity. It tells the listener that a situation hasn't stopped. If you were sleeping an hour ago and you're still in bed, 还 is your best friend. It bridges the past and the present seamlessly. It’s simple, short, and incredibly powerful in daily conversation.
How To Use It
Place 还 right before your verb or adjective. It’s like a little anchor for your sentence. For example, 我还在家 (I am still at home). You don't need complex grammar structures here. Just drop it in before the action. It works perfectly with negatives too. 还没 means "not yet." It’s the ultimate way to stall when your friend asks if you've started your homework.
When To Use It
Use it when you want to emphasize that nothing has changed. Use it at a restaurant when you're not done eating. Use it when texting a friend to say you're still on the bus. It’s great for checking in on people. "Are you still working?" becomes a simple 你还在加班吗？. It feels natural and keeps the conversation flowing smoothly.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use 还 if the action is completely finished. If you finished your coffee, don't use it. Also, be careful not to confuse it with 再 (zài). 再 is for doing something again in the future. 还 is about what is happening right now. Don't use it to mean "also" in a way that implies a brand new separate action in the past.
Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, 还 often carries a sense of persistence or expectation. When someone asks 你还没结婚吗？ (You aren't married yet?), it carries a heavy cultural weight of expectation. It’s not just a timeline; it’s a social observation. However, in modern slang, it’s used playfully to show you’re still sticking to your hobbies or habits despite being busy.
Common Variations
还是 (háishì) is a huge variation you'll see. It means "still" but is often used to make a choice, like "or." Then there is 还可以 (hái kěyǐ), which is the universal Chinese response for "It's okay" or "Not bad." It’s the ultimate polite way to be non-committal about your dinner or a movie you just watched.
نکات کاربردی
The word is very versatile and fits into almost any register. The biggest 'gotcha' is misplacing it after the verb—always keep it before the action.
The 'Not Bad' Secret
If someone asks how you are, say `还可以` (hái kěyǐ). It literally means 'still can,' but it's the most common way to say 'I'm doing okay.'
Don't confuse with 'Again'
If you want to do something again, use `再` (zài). Use `还` only for things that haven't stopped.
The Polite Stall
In China, saying `还没` (not yet) is often more polite than a flat 'no' because it implies you intend to do the action eventually.
مثالها
6你还在公司吗？
Are you still at the office?
Here, 'hái' emphasizes the continuation of being at work.
我还没吃饭。
I haven't eaten yet.
Using 'hái' with 'méi' creates the 'not yet' meaning.
这个工作还在进行中。
This work is still in progress.
A professional way to say things are moving along.
你怎么还没到？
How are you not here yet?
Adds a slight tone of impatience or questioning.
你还是那么漂亮！
You are still so beautiful!
Used here to compliment a state that hasn't changed over time.
你还在吃啊？
You're still eating?!
The 'a' at the end adds a humorous, surprised tone.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct word to say 'I am still sleeping.'
我 ___ 在睡觉。
`还` is used for an ongoing state like sleeping.
How do you say 'Not yet' in Chinese?
___ 没。
`还没` is the standard way to say 'not yet' or 'not so far'.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of '还'
Used with friends to ask if they're still busy.
还在忙吗？
Standard daily communication.
我还没去。
Reporting status in a meeting.
项目还在讨论。
When to use '还'
At a Restaurant
还要点菜吗？
In Bed
还在睡觉。
Waiting for a Bus
车还没来。
Complimenting
还很年轻。
بانک تمرین
2 تمرینها我 ___ 在睡觉。
`还` is used for an ongoing state like sleeping.
___ 没。
`还没` is the standard way to say 'not yet' or 'not so far'.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
سوالات متداول
10 سوالMostly, but it can also mean 'also' or 'in addition' depending on the sentence. For example, 还要别的吗？ means 'Do you want anything else?'
Put it right before the verb or adjective. For example, 他还没来 (He hasn't come yet).
Yes, it describes a state that started in the past and continues. 昨天他还在 means 'He was still here yesterday.'
还 is usually an adverb for 'still.' 还是 can mean 'still' but is also used for 'or' in questions like 咖啡还是茶？ (Coffee or tea?).
It is neutral! You can use it with your boss, your grandma, or your best friend without any issues.
You would say 我还爱你 (Wǒ hái ài nǐ). It's very romantic and common in songs.
Yes! If you say 你还真去啊！, it means 'You're actually going?!' where 还 adds a layer of surprise.
It's a very common phrase meaning 'pretty good' or 'passable.' It's the safe answer for almost any quality check.
还有 (hái yǒu) means 'and also' or 'furthermore.' It's used to add more items to a list.
The core meaning is the same everywhere, but Northern dialects might use it with more emphasis in rhetorical questions.
عبارات مرتبط
还是
Or / Still
还有
Also / In addition
还可以
Not bad / Okay
还没
Not yet
