Decoded Slug: 依然 (yīrán) - Still, as before
Mandarin Grammar Point
依然 (yīrán) - Still, as before
依然 (yīrán) - Still, as before
Short explanation:
Used to express that something remains the same or continues in the same state.
Formation:
Subject + 依然 + Predicate
Examples:
虽然我们已经离开了那个城市，但我对它的爱依然如初。
Suīrán wǒmen yǐjīng líkāile nàgè chéngshì, dàn wǒ duì tā de ài yīrán rúchū.
Although we have already left that city, my love for it is still as before.
她虽然年纪大了，但她的眼睛依然明亮。
Tā suīrán niánjì dàle, dàn tā de yǎnjīng yīrán míngliàng.
Although she is old, her eyes are still bright.
尽管已经过去了很多年，但我对你的怀念依然满满。
Jǐnguǎn yǐjīng guòqùle hěnduō nián, dàn wǒ duì nǐ de huáiniàn yīrán mǎnmǎn.
Although many years have passed, my longing for you is still full.
他虽然失败了，但他的决心依然坚定。
Tā suīrán shībàile, dàn tā de juéxīn yīrán jiāndìng.
Although he failed, his determination is still firm.
Long explanation:
'依然 (yīrán)' is a Mandarin Chinese adverb that indicates something continues to be in the same state, condition or manner, similar to 'still' or 'as before' in English. It is used to stress the continuous existence or happening of something, despite changes in circumstances or passage of time.
