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HSK 4

还X呢

还...呢 (a sarcastic expression)

Explanation

The structure '还X呢' is used to express sarcasm, mockery, or dissatisfaction, often implying that the subject does not deserve the title X. It usually stands at the beginning of the sentence, emphasizing by placing X (a noun or noun phrase) between '还' and '呢'. Example: '还名牌儿呢' means 'And you dare call this a brand-name product?', implying the product is not really as high-quality as advertised.

Examples

还名牌儿呢，我听都没听过。
háimíngpáiérne，wǒtīngdōuméitīngguò。
还有名的专家呢，这水平还没我高。
háiyǒumíngdezhuānjiāne，zhèshuǐpíngháiméiwǒgāo。
还著名诗人呢，这诗写的我都看不懂。
háizhùmíngshīrénne，zhèshīxiědewǒdōukànbùdǒng。

Learn “还X呢” effectively

The grammar point “还X呢” (还...呢 (a sarcastic expression)) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

Study tip: read the examples aloud many times to build a natural reflex. Then try making your own sentences for your own situations. Use the audio button to hear and practice accurate pronunciation.

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