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還
hái, huán
Description
"還"很常用，读"hái"的时候表示"仍然"或者"更"，读"huán"的时候表示把东西给回别人。
"還" is very common; pronounced "hái" it means "still" or "more," pronounced "huán" it means to give something back to someone.
Meanings
还hái
still; yet (something continues)
现在还早，我们再等一下。
It's still early; let's wait a bit longer.
还hái
also; in addition; even more
他会说英语，还会说法语。
He can speak English and also French.
还huán
to return; to give back
这本书我明天还给你。
I will return this book to you tomorrow.
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Notes
- Pronunciation
还 is a common heteronym — hái (still/also) vs huán (return).
- Nuance
还是 (háishi) means "still/or" and is a distinct high-frequency word.
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