even if; even though
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesconjunction
even if; even though; granting that
literaryLiterary equivalent of 即使. Used in formal writing or classical-style prose to introduce a concession.
Jí即
ruò若
shēn身
chǔ处
nì逆
jìng境
，
tā他
yě也
cóng从
bù不
bào抱
yuàn怨
。
Even if he finds himself in adverse circumstances, he never complains.
Jí即
ruò若
fēng风
yǔ雨
jiāo交
jiā加
，
jīn今
rì日
de的
xíng行
chéng程
yě也
bù不
huì会
gǎi改
biàn变
。
Even if wind and rain should mix together, today's itinerary will not be altered.
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Jí即
ruò若
nǐ你
yǒu有
lǐ理
，
yě也
bù不
gāi该
rú如
cǐ此
dà大
shēng声
shuō说
huà话
。
Even if you are in the right, you ought not to speak so loudly.