还 hái
still / also / even / or (还是)
还 (hái) means "still / also / even / or (还是)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 还
已经
yǐjīng
already (contrast with 还)
时间
shíjiān
time
别的
biéde
other / else
咖啡
kāfēi
coffee
Frequently asked questions
What does 还 (hái) mean in Chinese?
还 (hái) means "still / also / even / or (还是)" in Chinese. 还 (hái) means "still / also / even / or (还是)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 还 in a sentence?
Use 还 (hái) the way you would use "still / also / even / or (还是)" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 还?
Common words that pair with 还 include 已经. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 还 (hái) and 到 (dào)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 还 means "still / also / even / or (还是)"; 到 means "to arrive / to reach / until / result complement". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 还 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
See the Concept Unlock MethodHear 还 used in real sentences
The fastest way to remember 还 (hái) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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