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尚未
shàng wèi
not yet
这项研究尚未完成。
This research has not been completed yet.
formal
not yet; still not
计划尚未得到批准。
The plan has not yet been approved.
他尚未意识到问题的严重性。
He has not yet realized the severity of the issue.
Used in formal writing or speech to indicate that something has not happened or been done at the current time.
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 尚未 in formal contexts (e.g., reports, announcements). Use 还没 in casual speech.
Gold Rule
Position in Sentence
尚未 typically appears before the verb or verb phrase it modifies. E.g., '尚未完成' (not yet completed).
Word Origin
尚 (shàng) means 'still' or 'yet', and 未 (wèi) means 'not' or 'have not'. Together, they form an adverbial phrase expressing the idea of 'still not' or 'not yet'.
Usage Notes
尚未 is more formal than 还没 or 还未. It is commonly used in written Chinese, especially in news reports, academic writing, and formal announcements. In spoken Chinese, 还没 is more natural.
Word Breakdown
尚
still; yet
root未
not; have not
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