Usage of 仍旧
The adverb 仍旧 (réng jiù) means "still" or "yet," emphasizing that a situation or state remains unchanged despite the passage of time or other factors. It is often used in formal or written contexts and can convey a sense of persistence or continuity.
Common Contexts
- Describing unchanged attitudes or conditions over time.
- Contrasting expectations with reality, especially when something remains the same unexpectedly.
- Highlighting habitual actions or states that continue despite changes in circumstances.
Collocations and Patterns
- 仍旧 + verb/adj: to indicate something continues as before.
- 仍旧没有 + verb: emphasizing that something has not happened or changed.
Nuance and Register
Compared to the simpler 还 (hái), 仍旧 carries a slightly more formal or literary tone and stresses the unchanged nature of the situation more strongly. It is less common in casual spoken Chinese but useful in writing and formal speech.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse 仍旧 with 依旧 (yī jiù), which is very similar in meaning and usage. Both can often be used interchangeably, but 仍旧 sometimes feels more formal or emphatic.