还 huán GRAMMAR
HSK 1 · Grammar note

还 — how to use it in Chinese

still; also; additionally
Frequent patterns
还
still; also; additionally
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Explanation

As hái it expresses continuity (还在 = still is), addition (还有 = there is also), and alternative (还是 = or). Context determines the use.

As huán it means to return or give back. Appears in 还钱 (return money), 还书 (return a book), 还债 (pay a debt).

Example sentences
他 tā 还 hái 在 zài 睡觉 shuì jiào
He is still sleeping.
我 wǒ 还 huán 你 nǐ 钱 qián
I will return your money.
我 wǒ 还 hái 有 yǒu 问题 wèn tí
I still have questions.
请 qǐng 还 huán 我 wǒ 书 shū
Please return my book.
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