indeed; admittedly
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesadverb
indeed; truly; really
literaryUsed to emphasize the sincerity or truth of a statement; more formal or literary than other adverbs like '确实' or '真的'.
He loves those little ducks very much, and indeed, they are adorable.
The scenery here is truly beautiful, making one reluctant to leave.
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His viewpoint indeed makes sense, but it still needs to be tested in practice.
conjunction
admittedly; it is true that; to be sure
formalUsed to concede a point before introducing a contrasting or more important one, often paired with '但是', '然而', or '不过'.
It is true that smooth writing is good, but what matters most is the content.
Money is admittedly important, yet health is priceless.
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The technology is certainly advanced, but it's too complicated to operate.
This proposal is admittedly attractive, but we also need to consider the cost.