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    Using 尚 (shàng) as part of 'not yet'

    Aspect & Tense
    Negation

    Structure

    尚 + 未 + Verb

    Explanation

    The adverb 尚 (shàng) means 'still' or 'yet' and is a literary or formal equivalent of 还. It is most commonly seen in the combination 尚未, meaning 'not yet.' It appears primarily in written Chinese, news reports, and formal speech rather than casual conversation.

    Examples

    • 这个问题尚需进一步研究。

      Zhège wèntí shàng xū jìnyībù yánjiū.

      This issue still requires further research.

    • 他的病情尚在观察中。

      Tā de bìngqíng shàng zài guānchá zhōng.

      His condition is still under observation.

    • 此项目尚处于初期阶段。

      Cǐ xiàngmù shàng chǔyú chūqī jiēduàn.

      This project is still in its early stages.

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