still; unexpectedly; expressing suggestion or preference; indicating a choice
Meanings
4 senses · 13 examplesadverb
still; as before
Indicates that a situation continues unchanged. Often interchangeable with '还 (hái)'.
Today's meeting is still chaired by him.
After all these years, he's still that thin.
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He still lives in the old place.
adverb
unexpectedly; actually; (used for emphasis)
informalExpresses a mild surprise or confirms something contrary to expectation. Can be interchanged with the emphatic '还 (hái)'.
I didn't expect this matter to actually be so hard to handle.
So you did come after all!
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He actually managed to solve this problem.
adverb
expressing a suggestion or preference; 'had better'; 'it would be better to'
Used to give advice or express a personal inclination towards one option, often in a gentle, persuasive manner.
It's getting cold; you'd better wear more.
Let's take the subway instead; it's faster.
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I think the red one looks better (after consideration).
conjunction
or; indicating a choice between alternatives
Placed before each option in a question or statement of alternatives. The first instance before the initial option is often optional.
Are you going in the morning or in the afternoon?
Whether to visit friends, go to the cinema, or go to the skating rink, he couldn't make up his mind for a moment.
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Tea or coffee?
Should we rest at home or go out this weekend?