hái
shi

HSK 1
common

Meaning of 还是

还是 means still; as before; unexpectedly; actually; (used for emphasis). Pronounced hái shi. HSK 1.

  • still; as before
  • unexpectedly; actually; (used for emphasis)
  • expressing a suggestion or preference; 'had better'; 'it would be better to'

Definitions & Examples

Jīn
tiān
de
huì
hái
shi
yóu
zhǔ
chí
 

Today's meeting is still chaired by him.

Zhè
me
duō
nián
le
 
hái
shi
me
shòu
 

After all these years, he's still that thin.

hái
shi
zhù
zài
lǎo
fang
 

He still lives in the old place.