还是
Basic Meaning
adv
Used to indicate that a situation or action remains unchanged. Often used in negative or neutral contexts.
still; as before
表示行为、动作或状态继续保持不变。
Words:
还是不行还是照旧
Synonyms:
照样如故仍旧依然仍是照旧依旧仍然仍就
Antonyms:
不再不是
Sentences:
- 他还是不行，需要多练习。He still can't do it; he needs more practice.
- 天气还是照旧很热。The weather is still as hot as before.
adv
Expresses a preference or suggestion for a better option, often in advice or decision-making.
it's better to; preferably
表示倾向性选择，含有“这么办比较好”的意思。
Words:
还是这样好还是这样做
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 我们还是这样好，别改变了。It's better for us to keep it this way; don't change it.
- 你还是这样做比较安全。It's better for you to do it this way; it's safer.
adv
Used to show that something is contrary to expectations, often with a tone of surprise or difficulty.
unexpectedly; to one's surprise
表示行为、动作或状态出乎意外。
Words:
还是真难办
Synonyms:
竟然居然
Sentences:
- 这个问题还是真难办。This problem is unexpectedly difficult to handle.
- 他还是来了，我们都很惊讶。He came unexpectedly, and we were all surprised.
conj
Used to connect choices in questions or statements. Can be placed before each option, but the first one may omit it.
or (in questions or statements offering alternatives)
表示选择，放在每一个选择项的前面，不过第一项之前也可以不用。
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 你想喝茶还是咖啡？Do you want to drink tea or coffee?
- 我们坐地铁还是公交车去？Should we take the subway or the bus to go?
conj
Connects items in a list where no selection is required, often paired with words like 无论 or 不管 to mean 'whether... or...'.
or (used with '无论' or '不管' to indicate no choice is needed)
连接无须选择的若干事项（跟“无论”“不管”等连用）。
Sentences:
- 无论晴天还是雨天，我都去跑步。Whether it's sunny or rainy, I go running.
- 不管白天还是晚上，他都在工作。Whether it's daytime or night, he is always working.