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还是
háishì
Description
还是表示情况没有改变，也可以连接两个选择，用在问题里。它还可以表示建议或希望。
'还是' indicates that the situation has not changed, can connect two choices, and is used in questions. It can also express suggestions or hopes.
Meanings
还是háishì
still; nevertheless; indicating that something has not changed
他还是不明白。
He still doesn't understand.
还是háishì
or; used to ask someone to choose between alternatives
你喝茶还是咖啡？
Do you want tea or coffee?
还是háishì
had better; used to give gentle advice
你还是早点睡吧。
You'd better go to bed early.
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Notes
- Grammar
Adverb or conjunction; commonly appears in questions and the pattern 还是……吧.
- Nuance
In questions, 还是 marks alternatives; 或者 usually links alternatives in statements.
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