HSK 6
尚未
shàngwèi
not yet
Structure
Subject + 尚未 + Verb/Adjective
How it works
尚未 is a formal, written adverb that means 'not yet.' It is more sophisticated and academic than the common equivalent 还没有, and it is frequently used in reports, news, and official documents to describe situations that have not reached a certain state or completion.
Examples
该项技术目前尚未成熟。
Gāi xiàng jìshù mùqián shàngwèi chéngshú.
This technology is currently not yet mature.
他们尚未对该提议做出正式回应。
Tāmen shàngwèi duì gāi tíyì zuòchū zhèngshì huíyìng.
They have not yet made a formal response to the proposal.
事故的具体原因尚未查明。
Shìgù de jùtǐ yuányīn shàngwèi chámíng.
The specific cause of the accident has not yet been identified.
Common mistakes
Do not use 'le' (了) at the end of a sentence containing '尚未,' as the action has not occurred.
Tip
If you are writing a formal essay or preparing for an HSK 6 writing task, replace '还没有' with '尚未' to elevate your writing style.
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