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固然
gù rán
Meaning
- admittedly (it's true that...)
Definition
副词，表示承认某个事实，引起下文转折。相当于‘虽然’、‘当然’、‘诚然’。
An adverb used to acknowledge a fact, often leading to a转折 (contrast) in the following clause. Equivalent to 'although', 'certainly', 'admittedly'.
Usage
通常用于句首或主语之后，表示先承认或肯定某件事，然后通过‘但是’、‘可是’等转折词引出不同或相反的情况。
Usually placed at the beginning of a sentence or after the subject to first admit or affirm something, then use 'but', 'however' etc. to introduce a different or opposite situation.
Examples
- 1 这样做固然有道理，但是风险也很大。 (This approach is certainly reasonable, but the risks are also great.)
- 2 他固然很聪明，但并不努力。 (He is admittedly very smart, but not hardworking.)
- 3 旅游固然开心，但也要注意安全。 (Traveling is certainly enjoyable, but safety must be considered.)
- 4 钱固然重要，健康更重要。 (Money is certainly important, but health is more important.)
- 5 这个方案固然完美，执行起来却很难。 (This plan is perfect as it is, but it's difficult to implement.)
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