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    Expressing "in addition" with 还有 (háiyǒu)

    HSK 3
    Connecting Ideas
    Listing & Enumeration

    Structure

    Statement，还有 + Additional Statement

    Explanation

    还有 is used as a conjunction to add supplementary information, meaning "in addition," "also," or "furthermore." It connects additional items, reasons, or points in a list or argument. It is a simple and natural way to extend a statement with more content.

    Examples

    • 我要买水果，还有一些零食。

      wǒ yào mǎi shuǐguǒ, hái yǒu yìxiē língshí.

      I want to buy fruit, and also some snacks.

    • 他会弹钢琴，还有吉他也弹得不错。

      tā huì tán gāngqín, hái yǒu jítā yě tán de búcuò.

      He can play the piano, and he also plays the guitar quite well.

    • 记得带护照，还有把手机充满电。

      jìde dài hùzhào, hái yǒu bǎ shǒujī chōng mǎn diàn.

      Remember to bring your passport, and also charge your phone fully.

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