照样

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Usage of 照样

The adverb 照样 means "as before" or "just like before," indicating that something continues unchanged despite circumstances. It often emphasizes persistence or consistency in behavior or conditions.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used to highlight that an action or state remains the same even when there are obstacles or changes around. For example, someone might continue working hard despite difficulties, or events proceed as planned despite unexpected issues.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 照样 + verb: emphasizes continuing the action as before.
  • 虽然...,...照样...: contrasts a condition with the unchanged action.

Nuance and Register

照样 is neutral and common in both spoken and written Mandarin. It conveys a sense of determination or normalcy. It differs from similar words like 依然 or 还是 by focusing more on the manner or pattern being unchanged rather than just the state.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 照样 with , which means "according to" or "following" a pattern or example. 照样 stresses continuing in the same way, not necessarily following a model.

Example Sentences

Although he was injured, he still completed the race as before.

After the teacher finished the new lesson, the students took notes as usual.

Despite the bad weather, we set off according to plan as before.