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纵然

zòng rán

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • even if
  • even though

Definition

即使，就算，表示让步关系。

even if, even though, indicating a concessive relationship.

Usage

用于假设复句的前一分句，表示某种极端情况或假设，后一分句表示结果或结论不受其影响。

Used in the first clause of a hypothetical compound sentence to indicate an extreme condition or hypothesis, while the second clause states that the result or conclusion is unaffected.

Examples

  • 1 纵然千山万水，也阻挡不了我们前进的脚步。 (Even if there are thousands of mountains and rivers, it cannot stop our progress.)
  • 2 纵然身处逆境，他也始终保持乐观的心态。 (Even though he is in adversity, he always maintains an optimistic attitude.)
  • 3 纵然失败，我们也要勇敢地尝试。 (Even if we fail, we must bravely try.)
  • 4 纵然时光倒流，我依然会选择同样的道路。 (Even if time could turn back, I would still choose the same path.)
  • 5 纵然前方荆棘密布，我们也无所畏惧。 (Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, we are fearless.)

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