Chinese

yīrán
Meaning: still; as before
Part of Speech: Adverb, Verb

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Handwriting

依
然

Example sentences

Despite many years passing, the scenery here is still the same.
這場音樂會的票價相當昂貴,但觀眾依然很多。
这场音乐会的票价相当昂贵,但观众依然很多。
The ticket prices for this concert are quite expensive, but there are still many audience members.
雖然這份工作的競爭者眾多,但他依然對自己充滿信心。
虽然这份工作的竞争者众多,但他依然对自己充满信心。
Although there are many competitors for this job, he still remains full of confidence in himself.
面對種種困難,他依然沒有放棄。
面对种种困难,他依然没有放弃。
Facing all kinds of difficulties, he still didn't give up.
即使過了這麼多年,那段記憶依然清晰。
即使过了这么多年,那段记忆依然清晰。
Even after so many years, that memory is still clear.
雖然遭遇了不幸,但他依然保持樂觀。
虽然遭遇了不幸,但他依然保持乐观。
Although he encountered misfortune, he still remains optimistic.
多年不見,他的模樣依然沒變。
多年不见,他的模样依然没变。
After many years of not seeing each other, his appearance still hasn't changed.
這位歌手成名後,依然保持著平民化的生活方式。
这位歌手成名后,依然保持著平民化的生活方式。
After becoming famous, this singer still maintains a commoner's lifestyle.
面對棘手的問題,他依然能從容應付。
面对棘手的问题,他依然能从容应付。
Faced with a thorny problem, he can still handle it calmly.
這座古老的城市依然保留著它原始的風貌。
这座古老的城市依然保留著它原始的风貌。
This ancient city still preserves its original appearance.

Usage Notes

Indicates that a situation or state continues unchanged.

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