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March 24, 2026
仍然réngrán(reng2ran2)
仍然 (reng2 ran2) means 'still' or 'yet' and is used to indicate that a situation or state continues to exist despite changes. It can express persistence in time or circumstances, often appearing in both spoken and written contexts to emphasize that something remains unchanged.
Frequency#1027DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of persistence is highly valued, reflecting a broader societal emphasis on resilience and continuity despite adversity. 仍然 encapsulates this idea well, often used in discussions about personal and collective perseverance.
Memory Tip
Think of 仍 (reng2) as a person standing still, holding onto the past, while 还 (ran2) represents a flowing river that continues to move. Together, they symbolize 'still flowing' or 'continuing on' despite the passing time.
Meanings of 仍然
réngrán(reng2ran2)
1still
2yet
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About 仍然
仍然Simplified
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#1027Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
仍然 (réngrán) vs 依然 (yīrán) — use 仍然 for emphasis on persistence despite change, while 依然 suggests a state that continues without change.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 仍 (reng2) as a person standing still, holding onto the past, while 还 (ran2) represents a flowing river that continues to move. Together, they symbolize 'still flowing' or 'continuing on' despite the passing time.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 仍然 with 依然 (yi1 ran2), which carries a softer nuance of 'still' and is more formal. 仍然 is generally used in both spoken and written Chinese, but can sound more emphatic in formal contexts. Avoid placing 仍然 too early in a sentence, as it typically follows the subject.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 仍然 connects well with other adverbs of time and frequency. Students should practice using it in various sentence structures to become comfortable with its placement and nuances in conversation.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of persistence is highly valued, reflecting a broader societal emphasis on resilience and continuity despite adversity. 仍然 encapsulates this idea well, often used in discussions about personal and collective perseverance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 仍然 in sentence placement. For example, saying '仍然 我在学习' (reng2 ran2 wo3 zai4 xue2 xi2) is incorrect; it should be '我仍然在学习' (wo3 reng2 ran2 zai4 xue2 xi2). Additionally, some learners confuse it with 还, using them interchangeably when they are not. Use 仍然 for emphasis on continuity.
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Grammar Patterns of 仍然
仍然 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The fighter believes he can still regain some of his old magic.
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他仍然是维系该国脆弱的政治平衡的支柱。
tā réng rán shì wéi xì gāi guó cuì ruò de zhèng zhì píng héng de zhī zhù。
He remains the anchor of the country's fragile political balance.
8
他仍然焦虑不安，我们担心地等着安回来。
tā réng rán jiāo lǜ bù ān， ， wǒ mén dān xīn dì děng zháo ān huí。
He was still twitchy and we awaited Ann's return anxiously.
9
关于他工作的许多重要问题仍然悬而未决。
guān yú tā gōng zuò de xǔ duō zhòng yào wèn tí réng rán xuán ér wèi jué。
Major questions remain to be answered about his work.
10
当他听到伦尼尖叫的声音时仍然在笑.
dāng tā tīng dào lún ní jiān jiào de shēng yīn shí réng rán zài xiào.
He was still laughing when he heard the rasp of Rennie's voice.
Cultural Notes for 仍然
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of persistence is highly valued, reflecting a broader societal emphasis on resilience and continuity despite adversity. 仍然 encapsulates this idea well, often used in discussions about personal and collective perseverance.
Frequently Asked Questions about 仍然
While both mean 'still', 仍然 is more emphatic and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, whereas 依然 is more formal and slightly softer.
Not typically; 仍然 should follow the subject to maintain natural sentence flow.
Not exactly. While both can mean 'still,' they are used in different contexts and have different implications.
