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哪怕

nǎ pà

HSK 5

Meaning

  • even
  • even if
  • even though
  • no matter how

Definition

表示让步，相当于“即使”、“就算”。

even if; even though

Usage

用于假设或让步，常与“也”、“都”连用。

used to indicate concession or supposition, often paired with 也 or 都.

Examples

  • 1 哪怕再忙，我也要抽出时间看书。 (Even if I'm busy, I will make time to read.)
  • 2 哪怕下雨，我们也要去。 (Even if it rains, we still have to go.)
  • 3 哪怕只有一线希望，我们也不能放弃。 (Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, we cannot give up.)
  • 4 这件事哪怕再困难，我也要完成。 (Even if this task is very difficult, I will complete it.)
  • 5 哪怕全世界都反对，我也会坚持自己的选择。 (Even if the whole world opposes, I will stick to my choice.)

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