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March 24, 2026
仍旧(仍舊)réngjiù(reng2jiu4)
仍旧 is used to express that something remains unchanged or continues to be the same despite circumstances. It conveys a sense of persistence and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often to emphasize continuity or a lack of change in a situation.
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Cultural Note
The concept of continuity expressed by 仍旧 resonates with traditional Chinese values of stability and perseverance, often found in sayings and proverbs that emphasize the importance of consistency in one’s actions and beliefs.
Memory Tip
Think of 仍 as a person standing firm (亻) with a strong resolve (仍), still holding on to their beliefs despite challenges. The character 旧 looks like a door (the 口) that has been there for a long time, symbolizing something that hasn’t changed. Together, they remind you that even when faced with obstacles, one remains unchanged.
Meanings of 仍旧
réngjiù(reng2jiu4)
1still (remaining)
2to remain (the same)
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About 仍旧
仍旧Simplified
仍舊Traditional
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—Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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仍然 (réngrán) — use 仍旧 for a stronger emphasis on unchanged continuity, while 仍然 can imply a more general state of persistence.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 仍 as a person standing firm (亻) with a strong resolve (仍), still holding on to their beliefs despite challenges. The character 旧 looks like a door (the 口) that has been there for a long time, symbolizing something that hasn’t changed. Together, they remind you that even when faced with obstacles, one remains unchanged.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 仍旧 with just 仍, which is less formal and is often used in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning. Common collocations include '仍旧如故' (still the same) and '仍旧坚持' (still insist).
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 6, students are expected to understand nuanced terms like 仍旧 that convey continuity. Focus on using it in sentences to describe situations or states that haven't changed, which will also help with other similar expressions like 依然 (still).
Cultural Note
The concept of continuity expressed by 仍旧 resonates with traditional Chinese values of stability and perseverance, often found in sayings and proverbs that emphasize the importance of consistency in one’s actions and beliefs.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 仍旧 in contexts that are too casual or informal. For example, saying '我仍旧去买东西' (I still go shopping) sounds too formal; the correct informal version would be '我还是去买东西'.
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Grammar Patterns of 仍旧
仍旧 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 3 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.
Some old miners are still panning for gold in the streams.
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老张的干劲仍旧不减当年.
lǎo zhāng de gān jìn réng jiù bù jiǎn dāng nián.
Lao Zhang is still full of energy as in the old days.
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他仍旧住在那老房子里.
tā réng jiù zhù zài nà lǎo fáng zǐ lǐ.
He still lived in the old house.
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他仍旧是10年前的老样子.
tā réng jiù shì10 10 nián qián de lǎo yàng.
After ten years , he still looked the same.
Cultural Notes for 仍旧
🏮Cultural insight
The concept of continuity expressed by 仍旧 resonates with traditional Chinese values of stability and perseverance, often found in sayings and proverbs that emphasize the importance of consistency in one’s actions and beliefs.
Frequently Asked Questions about 仍旧
Yes, 仍旧 is appropriate for formal contexts and can be used in letters and official documents.
Both convey the idea of 'still' or 'yet,' but 仍旧 often emphasizes a sense of unchanged persistence, while 依然 may imply more of a continuation without the same emphasis on stability.
While it is more formal, you can use 仍旧 in everyday conversation to emphasize that something hasn’t changed, but 仍 is more commonly used in casual speech.
