Definitions
(adverb)
still; yet
(verb)
to value; to esteem
Etymology
Depicts a large room. Based on the original meaning "high place". The meaning later shifted to "esteem".
About
The character "尚" structurally presents as "小" over "冂" in its contemporary form, originating with early connotations of adding or elevating something. Its initial verbal sense of esteeming or valuing gradually expanded to include adverbial functions meaning "still" or "yet", while continuing to convey respect or preference in compounds such as "崇尚" (to advocate) or "尚好" (still good). This semantic shift from a direct action toward abstract notions of persistence and high regard demonstrates its functional adaptation within the language.
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Example Sentences Hide
他尚未起床。
这个苹果尚可吃。
她尚未收到消息。
时尚变化很快。
他是一位高尚的人。
我们尚需更多时间。
他们崇尚自由精神。
尽管条件尚不完善，但我们仍需努力。