even though; despite
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesconjunction
even though; despite the fact that; although it may seem that
Used to introduce a concessive clause (Clause A), which is followed by a contrasting main clause (Clause B) often containing 却, 但是, 可是, or 倒. Structure: 别看 + [apparent situation]，[actual/contrary situation].
Bié别
kàn看
tā她
zuǐ嘴
shàng上
bù不
shuō说
，
xīn心
lǐ里
què却
hěn很
bù不
mǎn满
yì意
。
Even though she doesn't say it out loud, she is actually quite dissatisfied inside.
Bié别
kàn看
tā他
rén人
xiǎo小
，
lì力
qì气
kě可
dà大
le了
。
Even though he is small in stature, he is incredibly strong.
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Bié别
kàn看
zhè这
gè个
ruǎn软
jiàn件
jiè界
miàn面
jiǎn简
dān单
，
gōng功
néng能
fēi非
cháng常
qiáng强
dà大
。
Even though this software has a simple interface, its functions are very powerful.
Bié别
kàn看
tā他
píng平
shí时
bù不
shuō说
huà话
，
guān关
jiàn键
shí时
kè刻
zǒng总
néng能
tí提
chū出
hǎo好
jiàn建
yì议
。
Even though he doesn't usually talk much, he always comes up with good suggestions at critical moments.