ji1 gau6依舊依旧

Jyutpingji1 gau6

Yaleyī gauh

副詞Common

Definition

As before; still; to remain the same as in the past.

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How it's used

Expresses a sense of persistence or lack of change over time, often implying that despite external circumstances shifting, the subject remains constant. It carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to the common spoken alternative 依然 or 仲係. You will frequently encounter it in news reports or written descriptions to highlight continuity.

Examples

keoi5佢gam1今nin4年ji1依gau6舊hou2好zung1鍾ji3意heoi3去leoi5旅hang4行。

He still loves going on trips this year just like before.

gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭zap1執zo2咗lap1笠，daan6但hai6係go3個ziu1招paai4牌ji1依gau6舊hai2喺dou6度。

The shop has closed down, but the sign is still there as before.

Common phrases

ji1依gau6舊jyu4如gu3故

remain exactly as before

ji1依gau6舊cyun4存zoi6在

still exists

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 依然, which is more versatile in casual speech. While they are interchangeable in many contexts, 依舊 leans towards describing a state or appearance that has not changed, whereas 依然 can more easily emphasize the persistence of an action or a feeling.