even if; even though
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesconjunction
even if; even though; granted that
literaryA slightly more formal or literary equivalent of 即使. It introduces a hypothetical condition and is often followed by a contrasting statement (often with “也”, “还是”, etc.).
Jí即
lìng令
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 still be held as usual.
Jí即
lìng令
shī失
bài败
，
wǒ我
men们
yě也
bù不
huì会
fàng放
qì弃
。
Even if we fail, we will not give up.
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Jí即
lìng令
nǐ你
shì是
duì对
de的
，
yě也
bù不
gāi该
yòng用
zhè这
zhǒng种
tài态
dù度
shuō说
huà话
。
Granted that you are right, you still shouldn't speak with that attitude.