还 (hái) - still & yet
还 · hái
still;
yet;
also;
in addition;
fairly;
passably;
or;
return;
go back;
give back
stillyetalso
Usage highlights
still havestill wantstill canreturn moneyreturn goodsrepay debt
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He is still working (还在工作).
- It's still early (还早).
- I also want to go (还想去).
- She returned the book (还书).
Collocations
- still have(还有)
- still want(还想)
- still can(还能)
- return money(还钱)
- return goods(还货)
- repay debt(还债)
Idioms
- Return with honor(衣锦还乡)
- Return the jade intact to Zhao(完璧归赵)
- Repay a debt of gratitude(报还恩情)
Cultural background
FAQ- Used as an adverb meaning 'still' or 'also' in modern Chinese
- As a verb, carries meanings of returning, repaying, or giving back
- Commonly appears in both spoken and written Chinese