although; though
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1 sense · 3 examplesconjunction
although; though; even though
literaryA literary and formal variant of 虽然, often used in written Chinese or formal speech to introduce a concessive clause. It is typically paired with 但是, 可是, 但, or 却 in the main clause.
Suī虽
zé则
duō多
fèi费
le了
xiē些
gōng工
fu夫
，
dàn但
shì是
zhǎng长
le了
bù不
shǎo少
zhī知
shi识
。
Although it took a bit more effort, I gained a lot of knowledge.
Suī虽
zé则
tiān天
qì气
hěn很
lěng冷
，
tā他
hái还
shì是
jiān坚
chí持
měi每
tiān天
pǎo跑
bù步
。
Although the weather was very cold, he still insisted on running every day.
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Suī虽
zé则
tā他
hěn很
nián年
qīng轻
，
dàn但
shì是
jīng经
yàn验
fēng丰
fù富
。
Although he is very young, he has rich experience.