even if; even though; granting that
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1 sense · 4 examplesconjunction
even if; even though; granting that
formalIntroduces a concessive clause, often in formal or literary contexts. Indicates that the outcome in the main clause remains unchanged regardless of the condition stated.
Zòng纵
shǐ使
nǐ你
zài再
cōng聪
ming明
，
bù不
nǔ努
lì力
yě也
nán难
yǐ以
chéng成
shì事
。
Even if you are clever, it is hard to achieve anything without effort.
Zòng纵
shǐ使
kùn困
nan难
chóng重
chóng重
，
wǒ我
men们
yě也
yào要
jiān坚
chí持
dào到
dǐ底
。
Even if there are many difficulties, we must persist to the end.
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Zòng纵
shǐ使
tā他
bù不
tóng同
yì意
，
wǒ我
men们
hái还
shì是
yào要
àn按
jì计
huà划
jìn进
xíng行
。
Even if he disagrees, we will still proceed according to plan.
Zòng纵
shǐ使
tiān天
tā塌
xià下
lái来
，
wǒ我
yě也
bù不
huì会
fàng放
qì弃
。
Even if the sky falls, I will not give up.