B1 · Grammar reference · ASGIRILI
Continuation with "hai" Although 还 (hái) has many meanings, the basic meaning of "still" to indicate a continuing action is essential to mastery of the word.
Structure
Subj. + 还在 + [Verb Phrase]
⋯⋯ ，(但是 / 可是 +) Subj. + 还是 + [Verb Phrase]
Subj. + 还 + 不 / 没 + [Verb Phrase]
Keywords 还 · 在 · 还是 · still
Used for Adding more explanation · Connecting ideas
Classification Adverbs · HSK2 Examples (15) Add all sentences to My sentences I am still thinking over this matter. Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. It's already noon and he's still sleeping? Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. Is she still mad? Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. How come you're still using that old cell phone? Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. You're still playing video games? Don't you have an exam tomorrow? Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. I told him not to buy it, but he still bought it. Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. He didn't want to get divorced, but in the end he still ended up getting divorced. Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. His parents didn't agree to it, but he still went. Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. The doctor told her to stop drinking, but she still drinks. Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. The teacher is sick, but she still come to class. Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. We've been waiting for half an hour, but the teacher still hasn't arrived. Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. The movie has started already, and you still haven't left the house? Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. You're in your forties, and you still don't want to get married? Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. I've explained it so many times, and you still don't get it? Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. I treat you so well, but you're still not happy? Illustrates Continuation with "hai" with 还. Further resources
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