Usage of 尚未
The phrase 尚未 is a formal adverb meaning "not yet" or "still not". It is often used in written or formal spoken Chinese to indicate that an action or event has not occurred up to the present time.
Common contexts
尚未 frequently appears in contexts involving tasks, decisions, or events that are expected but have not happened yet, such as project starts, homework completion, or decision making.
Collocations and patterns
- 尚未完成 (not yet completed): used for tasks or work
- 尚未启动 (not yet started): often for projects or processes
- 尚未决定 (not yet decided): used for choices or plans
Nuance and register
This phrase carries a slightly formal tone and is more common in writing, official announcements, or formal speech rather than casual conversation. It emphasizes the incompletion or pending status of something.
Common confusion
Do not confuse 尚未 with 还没 (hái méi), which is more colloquial and common in everyday speech. 尚未 is more formal and often used in official or written contexts.