adverb HSK 4
still · yet · nevertheless · as before
Meaning
仍然 means 'still' or 'nevertheless,' indicating that a situation or state continues unchanged despite the passage of time or other circumstances. It emphasizes that something remains the same as it was before, often in contexts where change might be expected.
Usage
仍然 is used in both spoken and written Chinese, though it's slightly more formal than 还 (hái). It typically appears before verbs or adjectives to emphasize continuity. Common in statements where you want to stress that despite changes or efforts, something persists unchanged.
Examples
- 01虽然他已经努力学习了，但成绩仍然不理想。, .Although he has studied hard, his grades are still not ideal.
- 02这座古城经历了这么多年，仍然保持着原来的样子。, .This ancient city has gone through so many years and still maintains its original appearance.
Characters
Common collocations
- 仍然存在still exists
- 仍然是still is
- 仍然记得still remember
Antonyms
Origin
仍 originally meant 'to follow' or 'to continue,' while 然 is a classical Chinese suffix meaning 'in that manner.' Together they form a literary compound meaning 'continuing in the same manner.'