依然

The Chinese word 依然 (yīrán) is composed of two characters: 依 (yī) and 然 (rán). 依 originally meant "to rely on" or "to depend on," while 然 meant "thus" or "so." Together, they form the word 依然, which means "still" or "as before."The word 依然 is often used to describe a situation that has not changed or that is still the same. For example, you could say 今天依然很热 (jīntiān yīrán hěn rè), which means "It is still very hot today." You could also say 他依然很帅 (tā yīrán hěn shuài), which means "He is still very handsome."The word 依然 can also be used to express a sense of nostalgia or longing for the past. For example, you could say 我依然记得小时候的时光 (wǒ yīrán jìdé xiǎoshíhòu de shíguāng), which means "I still remember the days when I was a child." You could also say 我依然怀念家乡的味道 (wǒ yīrán huáiniàn jiāxiāng de wèidào), which means "I still miss the taste of my hometown."The word 依然 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is a useful word to know for HSK learners who want to express themselves more clearly and accurately in Chinese.