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- 就算
就算
jiù suàn
Meaning
- (coll.) even if
Definition
连词，表示让步，相当于“即使”、“纵然”。用于引出一种假设或让步的情况，强调即使在这种条件下，结果也不会改变。常与“也”搭配。
even if; even though
Usage
用于假设或让步，后面常跟“也”呼应。
Used to introduce a hypothetical or concessive situation, often paired with '也' to emphasize that the outcome remains unchanged despite the condition.
Examples
- 1 就算你不来，我们也会继续。 (Even if you don't come, we will continue.)
- 2 就算下雨，我也要去。 (Even if it rains, I will go.)
- 3 就算再难，也要坚持下去。 (Even if it's difficult, we must persist.)
- 4 就算他有钱，也不一定幸福。 (Even if he is rich, he is not necessarily happy.)
- 5 就算失败，也不要放弃。 (Even if you fail, don't give up.)
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