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How to Say ‘Still can’ in Simplified Chinese

还能

hái néng

[hye nung]

💬 Usage Tip: [还] often means "still" or "also," and with [能] it gives [还能] "still can" or "can also." For example: [还能吃] "can still eat," [还能运动] "can still exercise."

Phrase Breakdown

hái

[hye]

still; also; in addition

Used to show an additional possibility or action.

Example

除了控制饮食,您还可以活动。

Besides controlling your diet, you can also exercise.

néng

[nung]

can; be able to

Expresses ability or possibility to do something.

Example

除了控制饮食,您还可以活动。

Besides controlling your diet, you can also exercise.

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