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依旧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
依旧yījiùas beforeHSK 6, z, rank #6261, Hard
依旧yījiùstillHSK 6, z, rank #6261, Hard
yījiù(yi1jiu4) T1
  1. 1as before
  2. 2still
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March 24, 2026
依旧(依舊)yījiù(yi1jiu4)

依旧 means 'as before' or 'still,' indicating that a situation or condition remains unchanged. It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts to express continuity over time.

Frequency#6261DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

The concept of continuity and constancy is valued in Chinese culture, often reflecting the importance of tradition and stability in relationships and societal norms. 依旧 captures this sentiment beautifully.

Memory Tip

Think of 依 (yi) as 'relying on' or 'depending on' something that stays the same, and 旧 (jiu) as 'old' or 'previous.' Picture someone leaning on an old tree that has stood there unchanged for years, signifying that things remain as they were.

Meanings of 依旧

yījiù(yi1jiu4)
1as before
2still
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About 依旧

依旧Simplified
依舊Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#6261Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 依旧

Quick Contrast

依然 (yīrán) — use 依旧 when emphasizing the unchanged state in a more literary context, whereas 依然 is more common in everyday conversation.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 依 (yi) as 'relying on' or 'depending on' something that stays the same, and 旧 (jiu) as 'old' or 'previous.' Picture someone leaning on an old tree that has stood there unchanged for years, signifying that things remain as they were.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 依旧 with similar phrases like 仍然 (réngrán), which also means 'still' but may carry a slightly different nuance. Use 依旧 in more formal or literary contexts, while 仍然 is more conversational. Common collocations include 依旧如故 (still the same as before).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 依旧 is useful for expressing continuity and can help students build complex sentences. Focus on using it in conjunction with verbs to describe actions that remain unchanged, enhancing your fluency and expressiveness.

Cultural Note

The concept of continuity and constancy is valued in Chinese culture, often reflecting the importance of tradition and stability in relationships and societal norms. 依旧 captures this sentiment beautifully.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 依旧 with 依然 (yīrán), which means 'still' but is used in slightly different contexts. For example, saying '我依旧做这个' (I still do this) may sound odd; using '我依然做这个' is more appropriate for casual contexts.

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Pronunciation of 依旧

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Component Characters

依yīto depend on
HSK 78 strokes亻
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旧jiùold
HSK 35 strokes日
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Grammar Patterns of 依旧

依旧 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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十年过去了，他____住在那里。

Ten years have passed, and he still lives there.

Example Sentences for 依旧 (5)

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但在其他商店纷纷关门倒闭之时，大型超市的强劲扩张势头却依旧不减。

dàn zài qí tā shāng diàn fēn fēn guān mén dǎo bì zhī shí， ， dà xíng chāo shì de qiáng jìn kuò zhāng shì tóu què yī jiù bù。

But as other shops fold, the march of the superstores continues.
2
他房间里的灯依旧亮着.

tā fáng jiān lǐ de dēng yī jiù liàng zháo.

The lights remained on in his room.
3
郝薇香小姐依旧不动声色地望着我.

hǎo wēi xiāng xiǎo jiě yī jiù bù dòng shēng sè dì wàng zháo wǒ.

Miss Havisham continued to look steadily at me.
4
他脸上挂着笑容，但眼神依旧严肃。

tā liǎn shàng guà zháo xiào róng， ， dàn yǎn shén yī jiù yán。

He was smiling, but his eyes retained a look of solemnity.
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但是外面除了附近的染上了彩色的景物外,远处就只有那一片不可辨认的黑暗,黑暗中依旧露出一些有颜色的斑点, 还有几处较明亮的灯光.

dàn shì wài miàn chú le fù jìn de rǎn shàng le cǎi sè de jǐng wù wài, , yuǎn chǔ jiù zhī yǒu nà yī piàn bù kě biàn rèn de hēi, àn , hēi àn zhōng yī jiù lòu chū yī xiē yǒu yán sè de, bān diǎn , huán yǒu jī chǔ jiào míng liàng.

Except for a few faint coloured shadows here and there, outside all was dark.

Cultural Notes for 依旧

🏮Cultural insight

The concept of continuity and constancy is valued in Chinese culture, often reflecting the importance of tradition and stability in relationships and societal norms. 依旧 captures this sentiment beautifully.

Frequently Asked Questions about 依旧

Yes, while it is somewhat formal, it can be used in daily conversations to emphasize that something remains unchanged.