indicating resignation; whether...or...
Meanings
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indicating resignation, acceptance, or tolerance; 'so be it'; 'forget it'; 'never mind'
Used at the beginning or end of a sentence to express that one has resigned oneself to a situation. Often implies that knowing or doing something is unnecessary or better avoided.
It's better not to know about this kind of thing; knowing would only cause embarrassment.
So be it, if you insist on leaving, I'll see you off to the car.
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It's just as well he doesn't know; if he did, he would only worry.
Whether you like it or not, I've already made my decision.
particle
when used in pairs (X也罢, Y也罢), indicating 'whether X or Y'; 'no matter which'; 'in any case'
Used in a correlative structure with two contrasting options to indicate that the result or conclusion remains the same regardless of which option occurs. Often followed by 反正 (anyway) or a similar adverb.
Whether you go or not, I'm definitely not going.
Success or failure, we must face it all with equanimity.
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Rain or shine, I go running every day.
Whether you attend or not, the meeting will proceed as scheduled.