还是 (hái shi) - still (as before); had better; unexpectedly; or

还是 hái shi - "still (as before); had better; unexpectedly; or" HSK 1

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📖 About "still (as before); had better; unexpectedly; or"

HSK Level 1 - This word appears in the HSK 1 vocabulary list.

still (as before); had better; unexpectedly; or

词性 Part of Speech: c, d, v

频率 Frequency: #160

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1. hái

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2. shi

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📝 About "still (as before); had better; unexpectedly; or" in Chinese

The Chinese word for "still (as before); had better; unexpectedly; or" is 还是 (hái shi). This word is part of the HSK Level 1 vocabulary list, which is essential for Chinese language learners.

Learning to write 还是 in Chinese characters helps you communicate more effectively. Each of the 2 characters (还, 是) contributes to the overall meaning. Mastering the correct stroke order ensures your handwriting looks natural to native Chinese speakers.

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