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还
hái, huán
Description
"还"是一个很常用的字，有两个读音。
"还" is a very common character with two pronunciations.
读"hái"的时候是副词，表示"仍然"或"再"；读"huán"的时候是动词，意思是把东西给回别人。
When pronounced "hái," it is an adverb meaning "still" or "again"; when pronounced "huán," it is a verb meaning to give something back to someone.
Meanings
还hái
still; yet (something continues)
现在还很早。
It's still early.
还hái
also; in addition; even more
我还想喝一杯咖啡。
I want another cup of coffee.
还huán
to return; to give back
这本书我明天还你。
I'll return this book to you tomorrow.
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Notes
- Reading
还 is hái as an adverb but huán as the verb "to return".
- Nuance
还 (hái) often softens a statement, adding "still", "also", or "quite".
In videos
“弄脏了我的桌垫，还弄坏了我无价的艺术品。”
“他们的态度就是不会去撩人，还不会”
“还能记得这个big year”
“我觉得这个比光买肉还划算呢”
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