Usage of 仍然
The adverb 仍然 (réngrán) is used to indicate that a situation or state continues unchanged, often translated as "still" or "yet" in English. It emphasizes persistence or continuity despite possible changes or expectations.
Common Contexts
It frequently appears in formal or written Chinese but is also common in spoken language when emphasizing that something remains the same over time or circumstances.
Typical Collocations
- 仍然记得 (still remember): used to express that a memory persists.
- 仍然坚持 (still insist): shows determination despite difficulties.
- 仍然保持 (still maintain): indicates continuing a state or attitude.
Nuances
Using 仍然 often implies a contrast with what might be expected to change. It is more formal than just using 还 (hái) for "still," and it carries a slightly stronger tone of persistence or unchanged condition.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse 仍然 with 还, which also means "still." 仍然 is more formal and often used in writing or to emphasize continuity, while 还 is more casual and common in everyday speech.