jing4 gau6仍舊仍旧
Definition
Still, yet, or as before; remaining the same as in the past.
How it's used
While this word functions as an adverb for continuity, it carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to the common spoken alternatives like 依然 or 照舊. It is frequently used in written contexts or when emphasizing that a state has persisted despite the passage of time or changing circumstances. In casual daily speech, native speakers often prefer using 仲係 or 依然 to convey the same meaning.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word in place of 仲係 when describing simple ongoing actions, but 仍舊 implies a comparison to a previous state or a sense of stubborn persistence. It is not interchangeable with 仲係 in every context, especially when referring to simple present continuous actions.
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