HSK 4 更 vs 还
even more (degree) vs also/still (addition)
Comparison / 对比
| 更 gèng | 还 hái | |
|---|---|---|
| 更 | Even more: 更好, 比…更… | Intensifies comparison |
| 还 | Still: 还在; also: 还有 | Surprisingly: 比他还高 |
| Key diff | 更 = higher degree | 还 = addition or surprise |
| With 比 | 比A更B = even more B than A | 比A还B = even more B (surprising) |
Examples / 例句
Fill in the Blank / 填空练习
Type the correct word to complete each sentence. Press Enter or click Check.
Quick Quiz / 小测验
Real HSK 4 Test Questions Using 更 or 还 / 真题示例
2 actual HSK 4 questions from our mock exams that test the 更 vs 还 distinction:
更 vs 还 FAQ
Are 更 and 还 interchangeable in HSK 4?
No. Although 更 (gèng) and 还 (hái) translate similarly into English, HSK 4 fill-in-the-blank and listening questions test exactly the distinction between them. 更 = EVEN MORE (intensifies).
How is 更 vs 还 tested in HSK 4?
Most often in HSK 4 阅读 (reading) Part 1 选词填空 (Q46-55), where you choose the correct word for a blank in a sentence. Also appears in 听力 (listening) where the speaker uses one but the printed answer paraphrases with the other. Master both 更 and 还 collocations to lock in these points.
What's the quickest way to remember 更 vs 还?
更 = EVEN MORE (intensifies). 还 = ALSO/STILL (adds). With 比: 更 emphasizes degree, 还 implies surprise. Practice 3-5 fill-in-blank questions in our HSK 4 mock exams to lock the distinction.