even if; even though
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1 sense · 4 examplesconjunction
even if; even though
formalUsed at the beginning of a clause to introduce a hypothetical or extreme condition that does not change the truth of the main clause. It has a slightly more formal or literary feel than '即使' in some contexts, but they are largely interchangeable. Often followed by '也', '还', or '都' in the main clause.
Jí即
biàn便
míng明
tiān天
xià下
yǔ雨
，
yùn运
dòng动
huì会
yě也
zhào照
cháng常
jǔ举
xíng行
。
Even if it rains tomorrow, the sports meet will be held as usual.
Jí即
biàn便
shī失
bài败
le了
hěn很
duō多
cì次
，
tā他
yě也
cóng从
wèi未
fàng放
qì弃
。
Even though he failed many times, he never gave up.
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Tā他
jí即
biàn便
zài再
máng忙
，
yě也
huì会
chōu抽
chū出
shí时
jiān间
péi陪
bàn伴
jiā家
rén人
。
No matter how busy he is, he will make time to accompany his family.
Jí即
biàn便
jià价
gé格
bù不
fēi菲
，
zhè这
kuǎn款
chǎn产
pǐn品
réng仍
rán然
hěn很
shòu受
huān欢
yíng迎
。
Even though the price is high, this product is still very popular.