Definitions
adv. Up to now, especially in questions and negative statements.
还；尚；已经
conj. But, despite what has just been stated.
然而；可是
adv. Used to emphasize a further increase or addition.
更；还要
Example
I haven't finished dinner yet, so please wait.
我还没吃完晚饭，请等一下。
Renewable energy is becoming cheaper, yet many countries still depend heavily on fossil fuels.
可再生能源正在变得更便宜，然而许多国家仍严重依赖化石燃料。
Collocations
- not yet
- have yet to do
- yet another
- better yet
Usage tip
表示“还未”常用于否定句末；疑问句中可表示“已经”。
FAQ
- What does yet mean?
- Up to now, especially in questions and negative statements. But, despite what has just been stated. Used to emphasize a further increase or addition.
- How is yet pronounced?
- UK /jet/, US /jet/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
